Aug 10, 2025
19th century seto ware lidded bowl (from https://serpent-rhythm.com/en/items/16347)
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19th century seto ware lidded bowl (from https://serpent-rhythm.com/en/items/16347)
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Stunning handpainted [antique] blue and white Japanese porcelain plate. It is estimated to be from the Late Taisho-Early Showa period, circa 1920s. Adorned with a graceful pattern of stylized Kikumon (chrysanthemum) and waves. The mark on the underside indicates the name of shop (not listed in any references that I checked). It was likely produced in Seto.
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Japanese (from Seto, Aichi prefecture), Edo Period, 1800-1868
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Seto ware pig figurines decorated with the kanji characters 寿 (kotobuki, "longevity" or "congratulations") and 福 (fuku, "luck").
Seto Sometsuke Ware (hereinafter called Seto Ware) started to establish its own features... in the Kamakura Period (ca. 1185-1333). As each Japanese pottery and porcelain has different features, such as shape, color, and touch, Seto Ware has many characteristics that distinguish itself from other porcelain. What [made] Seto Ware outstanding in the Kamakura Period was that Seto Ware was the only porcelain which got glazed in the era. Nowadays, glazing is very common, and having glaze is not enough to make Seto Ware different from other porcelain. In the Kamakura Period, however, glazing had great significance.
[...] In the Meiji Period (1868-1912), Seto Ware started to export to many countries. While many plates and bowls were exported, some Europeanized works such as coffee cups, saucers, and ornaments were also played an important role to introduce Seto Ware to the world. Besides that, the export of novelties was prospered at this time. Seto Ware had some big customers, such as The Walt Disney Company, and exported ceramic dolls and ornaments to them. After World War II, the rapid economic growth helped Seto Ware to prosper again.
Setogura Museum. Seto Ware Large Ornamental Jar by Kawamoto Masukichi I, 1876
Seto-yaki (瀬戸焼) is produced around the cities of Seto and Owariasahi, in Aichi Prefecture. Seto is one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan, along with Bizen, Echizen, Shigaraki, Tamba and Tokoname. The origin of Seto ware goes back to the beginning of the 19th century. A potter from Seto brought the porcelain process from Kyushu back to his hometown. Local artisans then learned the Chinese-style art of painting and developed ceramic painting depicting Seto’s scenery and nature. By the end of the 19th century, Seto ware had become highly prized in the west and even influenced the Art Nouveau movement in Europe. During the Meiji Period (1868-1912), the production of this most valued of Japanese pottery prospered and comprised tableware, tables, lanterns, and flower vases.
The characteristics of Seto ware are its white unglazed pottery and its dyed and refined designs. Local raw materials are used: motoyamakibushi clay, motoyamagairo clay and sanage feldspar. The use of dyeing techniques for undercoating is a characteristic feature. Dye is applied directly on ceramics and painted designs are placed onto the unglazed pottery. The most famous dye is asbolite, an indigo blue paint.