Karatsu Pottery

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Karatsuyaki　唐津焼　 Karatsu Pottery


source :　tarurunoheya.bangofan.com
１１代中里天祐 作 の「達磨」 DARUMA
Daruma from Nakazato Tenyuu


中里太郎右衛門陶房 Nakazato Taroemon


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Visiting the Nakazato Kiln
Unbroken lineage of fourteen generations

Karatsu is one of Japan's best-loved pottery styles. Like other styles, it derives its name from the city it's located in. Karatsu, meaning "China Port," is located in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu. Karatsu pottery traces its roots back to the 15th century, but it is generally agreed that it matured in the latter half of the 16th century.

This is due to the influx of Korean potters brought back by Lord Hideyoshi in what is often called the "pottery wars." Tea was favored among the lords at that time, with a Karatsu chawan being a most desired style, two other cherished styles being Raku and Hagi. The only family dating back to that time still in the Karatsu pottery world is the famous Nakazato family. They have an unbroken lineage of fourteen generations and are one reason of the continued success of the Karatsu style.

Just a short walk from Karatsu station is the studio-museum-gift shop of the head of the Nakazato family -- he is always given the family potting name of Taroemon (Ta-row-eh-moan). Today we have Nakazato Taroemon XlV (formally known as Tadahiro), who took the Taroemon name on March 4, 2002. His father is now known as Houan.
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The Nakazato Taroemon Compound
The compound has a very traditional gateway and as soon as one passes through it a large Daruma is there to greet you.

Read more HERE

Robert Yellin
source : www.e-yakimono.net


- Yellin - more about Karatsu pottery


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唐津焼の達磨
about 80 cm high, the eyes protruding.
with a mark からつ
and a square mark 陶喰坊

source : uniqra hatena

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I have a very similar statue in my collection.




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A variety of styles of Karatsu ware exist.

Picture Karatsu (絵唐津, Ekaratsu)
Various images (flowers, plants, birds, mythological creatures, etc.) are painted onto the piece using an iron-based underglaze, then the piece is fired with a semitransparent gray glaze which allows the underglaze to show. This style is known for its earthy color and simple design.

Korean Karatsu (朝鮮唐津, Chōsen Karatsu)
This traditional style was introduced by one or more potters brought from the Joseon Dynasty during the Japanese invasions of Korea. It features a black glaze placed under a white glaze which has been fired with straw. The two glazes run together and give a feeling of opposites.
Okugōrai (奥高麗)

Mottled Karatsu (斑唐津, Madara Karatsu)
Mishima Karatsu (三島唐津)
Powder Karatsu (粉引唐津, Kobiki Karatsu)
Seto Karatsu (瀬戸唐津)
Blue Karatsu (青唐津, Aokaratsu)
Yellow Karatsu (黄唐津, Kikaratsu)
Carved Karatsu (彫唐津, Hori Karatsu)

Brushed Karatsu (刷毛目唐津, Hakeme Karatsu)
Combed Karatsu (櫛目唐津, Kushime Karatsu)
Snake Karatsu (蛇蝎唐津, Jakatsu Karatsu)
Two-color Karatsu (二彩唐津 Nisai Karatsu)
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