Japanese Ceramics and Pottery
Japanese ceramics and pottery have a long tradition of craftsmanship, from the beautiful delicate Arita porcelain to the rough yet refined Raku stoneware.
Asia Art Net: Japanese Ceramics
Explore the varieties of Japanese ceramics: Prehistoric ceramics, medieval stoneware, decorated stoneware and porcelain, and modern Japanese ceramics.
Explore the varieties of Japanese ceramics: Prehistoric ceramics, medieval stoneware, decorated stoneware and porcelain, and modern Japanese ceramics.
Japan Window Ceramics Page
This informative page has an image and a brief introduction for five of the major styles of Japanese ceramics.
This informative page has an image and a brief introduction for five of the major styles of Japanese ceramics.
Pottery: Traditional Artistic Handicraft of Japan
Several feature articles including such topics as the history, technical approach, Arita porcelain, Hagi tea ceramic ware, and the spirit of pottery.
Several feature articles including such topics as the history, technical approach, Arita porcelain, Hagi tea ceramic ware, and the spirit of pottery.
Raku History
Learn the history, technique and variations Japanese raku pottery.
Learn the history, technique and variations Japanese raku pottery.
The History of Porcelain in Japan
Learn about Arita porcelain from beginnings, evolution and timeless popularity.
Learn about Arita porcelain from beginnings, evolution and timeless popularity.
Wood-fired Stoneware from Shigaraki
"Shigaraki is situated in the heart of the Japanese Islands, and is one of the six oldest pottery centers in Japan."
"Shigaraki is situated in the heart of the Japanese Islands, and is one of the six oldest pottery centers in Japan."
Yakimono Network
A wonderful comprehensive site on Japanese pottery, directed by Robert Yellin, the Japanese ceramics columnist for the Japan Times.
A wonderful comprehensive site on Japanese pottery, directed by Robert Yellin, the Japanese ceramics columnist for the Japan Times.
Tokoname ceramics
This is an in-depth look at the style and history of one of Japan's better known historical ceramic wares.
This is an in-depth look at the style and history of one of Japan's better known historical ceramic wares.