Kutani
[ koo-tah-nee ]
noun
Japanese porcelain made in Kaga province in the late 17th century, often with both underglaze and overglaze enamel decoration; imitated in the 19th century.
Origin of Kutani
1After Kutani, a town in Ishikawa prefecture where it was made
Words Nearby Kutani
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How to use Kutani in a sentence
From this it will be seen that the Kutani mark appears on porcelain varying in composition.
Chats on Oriental China | J. F. BlackerWe find similar decoration on old and choice examples of Kutani-yaki.
Its manufacture dates from the close of the 17th century, when the feudal chief of Kaga took the industry Kutani.
What tests should be applied to find out whether the specimen submitted is old Kutani or not?
Chats on Oriental China | J. F. BlackerThe contrast to the Imari ware, with its bold masses of blossoms and colours, is as great as it is with modern Kutani.
Chats on Oriental China | J. F. Blacker
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