Dictionary Kakumeiki (Diary of a priest of Kinkakuji Temple, Kyoto)
The diary of Horin Seisho (1592-1668), abbot of Rokuonji (Kinkakuji) temple in Kyoto, covers a period of thirty-four yea...
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Dictionary Kakufukuin
KakufukuinA symbol of good fortune written within a rectangular outline. In China, the Chinese characters for "good fort...
Dictionary Kakimochi (oyster cake)
Kakimochi (oyster cake)Specialty. Raku ware tea bowl by Sozen. The name was given by Hara Soso from the view of the tea ...
Dictionary Gakibara (hungry stomach)
Gakibara (hungry stomach)A Chukoh specialty. A tea caddy in a later kiln, favored by Oribe of Narumi Kiln. The accompany...
Dictionary Kaki no heta (persimmon calyx)
Kaki no heta (persimmon calyx)A classification of Japanese teacups in relation to Korean teacups. They are sister to tot...
Dictionary Kaki-tenmoku
Kaki-tenmokuKaki-tenmoku is a shallow cup with a persimmon-colored glaze over the entire surface. It became famous becau...
Dictionary Kakiotoshi
KakiotoshiThis is a type of pottery in which a pattern is not painted with a brush, but is first applied with paint, gla...
Dictionary Kakiemon
KakiemonKakiemonKakiemonKakiemonA potter from Minamikawara, Hizen Arita (Saga Prefecture, Nishimatsuura District, Arita ...
Dictionary Gaki (tile ware)
Gaki (tile ware)vGrayish-black soft earthenware used in the Kinki region from the Heian to Muromachi periods. It is the ...
Dictionary Kaki (flower vase)
Kaki (flower vase)The combination of flowers and vessels has been seen since ancient times, but the vessels used were no...
Dictionary Kagamigawa (Mirror River)
KagamigawaChukko specialty. Kinkasan tea caddy, handmade by Shinnyo-do. The inscription is based on the poem "Kagamigawa...
Dictionary Kagami (mirror)
Kagami (mirror)A mirror is a rounded, concave surface of a teacup that has fallen out. Kumagawa teacups generally have a...