Dictionary Luster
Lustre is a paint that forms a very thin metallic film on the surface of ceramics and produces iridescence due to the in...
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Dictionary Rakuyaki (Raku pottery)
rakuGyato-yaki is a type of pottery produced in Kyoto. A type of pottery with a low degree of fire that results from the...
Dictionary Raehin Mishima
Raehin MishimaRaehin MishimaA Joseon Mishima handled vessel with three characters for "Reibinji", two characters for "Ra...
Dictionary Yoneichi (rice market)
Yoneichi (rice market)Chukko masterpiece. Hafu Kiln Tea Caddy, Yoneichi Shohon-uta. It is named so because its shape res...
Dictionary Yonehakari (rice weight)
Yonehakari (rice weight)This is one of the so-called ko-karatsu wares. It is said to have been made during the Genko per...
Dictionary Youhen (Kiln Transformation)
An accidental change in glaze color or phase due to the nature of the fire or other causes during the firing of ceramics...
Chawan Yudeki Tenmoku
Yuteki (oil drop)Yuteki (oil drop)One of the Chinese Tianmu tea bowls. It is a type of jianzan called "dripping cup" in ...
Dictionary Yukiyanagi Shunkei (Snowy Willow Shunkei)
Yukiyanagi Shunkei (Snowy Willow Shunkei)Chuko Meibutsu. Manchu Kocha-iri, Fujishiro Shunkei, Yukiyanagi Tebon-uta.It wa...
Dictionary Yurikou (underglaze red)
Yurikou (underglaze red)This term refers to underglaze wares with crimson patterns caused by the coloring of copper, and...
Dictionary Yugeki (play)
Specialties. Joseon tea bowl, split high table, Koryo. It belonged to Yugyeong Shim, a Yugyeong general who came to Japa...
Dictionary Yarinosayaka tatsuki (spear sheath with shoulder imprint)
Yarinosayaka tatsuki (spear sheath with shoulder imprint)A great masterpiece. An old Seto tea caddy with a spear sheath....
Dictionary Yayoi Pottery
Yayoi PotteryYayoi PotteryYayoi PotteryThe Yayoi Shiki pottery is a type of prehistoric pottery from Japan, first excava...