Hizen Ware

Place: Arita

Born: 1616

Biography:

Arita ware, also known as Hizen ware, is a type of Japanese porcelain made in the area around the town of Arita, in the former Hizen Province, northwestern Kyūshū island. It is known for its high-quality porcelain, often decorated with intricate designs in underglaze blue, red, gold, black, and other colors. The style was so successful that Chinese and European producers began to copy it. The name 'Imari ware' is sometimes used to describe the multi-coloured or 'enamelled' wares, but today the use of 'Imari' as a descriptor has declined, and they are often called Arita wares (or Hizen wares, after the old province). Arita ware has been continuously produced to the present day.