Kutani

[koo-tah-nee]

noun

1. Japanese porcelain made in Kaga province in the late 17th century, often with both underglaze and overglaze enamel decoration; imitated in the 19th century.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Kutani¹

After Kutani, a town in Ishikawa prefecture where it was made

Example Sentences

After researching its traditional kutani technique of porcelain production, Mr. Hayón adapted his signature style to suit its ethos.

From New York Times

Among the porcelain, the coarsest is that made at Kutani, but the most celebrated fabrics are in the province of Hizen, at Seto in Owari, and Kiyomidzu near Kiôto.”

From Project Gutenberg

Kutani porcelain plate; from Ford, a Steuben crystal work engraved with pine and fir trees.

From Time Magazine Archive

I broke an old Kutani plate and I inquired for one there.

From Project Gutenberg