OKAMURA (Kichiemon).
Aizuhongo matsuyo sho [Selections from Aizu Hongo Kilns]
Peaceful pottery in Fukushima
Okamura Kichiemon’s illustrated account of Aizuhongo pottery.
Dating back to the late 16th century, Aizuhongo ware originated in the northern prefecture of Fukushima. Compared to other Japanese traditions of pottery like Bizen ware, Aizuhongo pottery can be quite varied in material quality. One distinctive feature is the use of celadon glaze, though it is not always applied. The craft continues in the region today, with a large, annual pottery market held in the summer.
In this title, Okamura opens with a map of the region followed by harmoniously balanced pages comprised of descriptive text and illustration. We see the potters wedging and throwing the clay, as well as the idyllic local landscape, with pots and bowls drying on outdoor shelves.
Rare. Only 1 copy in OCLC (National Diet Library).
