An ancient record describing the origin and history of Mino ware, discovered at Seianji Temple in Kusiri, Izumi-cho, Toki-shi, Gifu Prefecture.
Although the correct title is “Seto Oogama Yakimono Namikara Karatsu Yakimono Toriryuki Kuroku Sho”, it is generally known as “Seianji Documents” or “Karatsu Yakimono Toriryoku Kuroku Sho” (The Origin of Karatsu Yakimono Toriryuki).
It is probably the oldest document related to Seto and Mino old kilns known today, and its contents are considered to be a good source of authenticity.
Although there were quite a few errors in the previous manuscripts, the original was recently discovered by Kato Karakuro.
The text in the manuscript, which refers to the “Setogama Sho no Yochi” has many similarities with the “Chakki Bengokushu” published during the Kanbun period (1661-73), and it is thought that there may be some connection between the two.
