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Arita Ware
Bizen Ware
Hagi Ware
Imari Ware
Karatsu Ware
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aa - Qafár af
aae - Arbërisht
ab - аԥсшәа
abs - bahasa ambon
ace - Acèh
acf - Kwéyòl Sent Lisi
acm - عراقي
ady - адыгабзэ
ady-cyrl - адыгабзэ
aeb - تونسي / Tûnsî
aeb-arab - تونسي
aeb-latn - Tûnsî
af - Afrikaans
aln - Gegë
alt - алтай тил
am - አማርኛ
ami - Pangcah
an - aragonés
ang - Ænglisc
ann - Obolo
anp - अंगिका
apc - شامي
ar - العربية
arc - ܐܪܡܝܐ
arn - mapudungun
arq - جازايرية
ary - الدارجة
arz - مصرى
as - অসমীয়া
ase - American sign language
ast - asturianu
atj - Atikamekw
av - авар
avk - Kotava
awa - अवधी
ay - Aymar aru
az - azərbaycanca
azb - تۆرکجه
ba - башҡортса
ban - Basa Bali
ban-bali - ᬩᬲᬩᬮᬶ
bar - Boarisch
bbc - Batak Toba
bbc-latn - Batak Toba
bcc - جهلسری بلوچی
bci - wawle
bcl - Bikol Central
bdr - Bajau Sama
be - беларуская
be-tarask - беларуская (тарашкевіца)
bew - Betawi
bg - български
bgc - हरियाणवी
bgn - روچ کپتین بلوچی
bh - भोजपुरी
bho - भोजपुरी
bi - Bislama
bjn - Banjar
blk - ပအိုဝ်ႏဘာႏသာႏ
bm - bamanankan
bn - বাংলা
bo - བོད་ཡིག
bpy - বিষ্ণুপ্রিয়া মণিপুরী
bqi - بختیاری
br - brezhoneg
brh - Bráhuí
bs - bosanski
btm - Batak Mandailing
bto - Iriga Bicolano
bug - Basa Ugi
bxr - буряад
ca - català
cbk-zam - Chavacano de Zamboanga
ccp - 𑄌𑄋𑄴𑄟𑄳𑄦
cdo - 閩東語 / Mìng-dĕ̤ng-ngṳ̄
ce - нохчийн
ceb - Cebuano
ch - Chamoru
chn - chinuk wawa
cho - Chahta anumpa
chr - ᏣᎳᎩ
chy - Tsetsêhestâhese
ckb - کوردی
co - corsu
cps - Capiceño
cpx - 莆仙語 / Pó-sing-gṳ̂
cpx-hans - 莆仙语(简体)
cpx-hant - 莆仙語(繁體)
cpx-latn - Pó-sing-gṳ̂ (Báⁿ-uā-ci̍)
cr - Nēhiyawēwin / ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐍᐏᐣ
crh - qırımtatarca
crh-cyrl - къырымтатарджа (Кирилл)
crh-latn - qırımtatarca (Latin)
crh-ro - tatarşa
cs - čeština
csb - kaszëbsczi
cu - словѣньскъ / ⰔⰎⰑⰂⰡⰐⰠⰔⰍⰟ
cv - чӑвашла
cy - Cymraeg
da - dansk
dag - dagbanli
de - Deutsch
de-at - Österreichisches Deutsch
de-ch - Schweizer Hochdeutsch
de-formal - Deutsch (Sie-Form)
dga - Dagaare
din - Thuɔŋjäŋ
diq - Zazaki
dsb - dolnoserbski
dtp - Kadazandusun
dty - डोटेली
dua - Duálá
dv - ދިވެހިބަސް
dz - ཇོང་ཁ
ee - eʋegbe
efi - Efịk
egl - Emiliàn
el - Ελληνικά
eml - emiliàn e rumagnòl
en - English
en-ca - Canadian English
en-gb - British English
eo - Esperanto
es - español
es-419 - español de América Latina
es-formal - español (formal)
et - eesti
eu - euskara
ext - estremeñu
fa - فارسی
fat - mfantse
ff - Fulfulde
fi - suomi
fit - meänkieli
fj - Na Vosa Vakaviti
fo - føroyskt
fon - fɔ̀ngbè
fr - français
frc - français cadien
frp - arpetan
frr - Nordfriisk
fur - furlan
fy - Frysk
ga - Gaeilge
gaa - Ga
gag - Gagauz
gan - 贛語
gan-hans - 赣语(简体)
gan-hant - 贛語(繁體)
gcf - kréyòl Gwadloup
gcr - kriyòl gwiyannen
gd - Gàidhlig
gl - galego
gld - на̄ни
glk - گیلکی
gn - Avañe'ẽ
gom - गोंयची कोंकणी / Gõychi Konknni
gom-deva - गोंयची कोंकणी
gom-latn - Gõychi Konknni
gor - Bahasa Hulontalo
got - 𐌲𐌿𐍄𐌹𐍃𐌺
gpe - Ghanaian Pidgin
grc - Ἀρχαία ἑλληνικὴ
gsw - Alemannisch
gu - ગુજરાતી
guc - wayuunaiki
gur - farefare
guw - gungbe
gv - Gaelg
ha - Hausa
hak - 客家語 / Hak-kâ-ngî
hak-hans - 客家语(简体)
hak-hant - 客家語(繁體)
hak-latn - Hak-kâ-ngî (Pha̍k-fa-sṳ)
haw - Hawaiʻi
he - עברית
hi - हिन्दी
hif - Fiji Hindi
hif-latn - Fiji Hindi
hil - Ilonggo
hno - ہندکو
ho - Hiri Motu
hr - hrvatski
hrx - Hunsrik
hsb - hornjoserbsce
hsn - 湘語
ht - Kreyòl ayisyen
hu - magyar
hu-formal - magyar (formal)
hy - հայերեն
hyw - Արեւմտահայերէն
hz - Otsiherero
ia - interlingua
iba - Jaku Iban
ibb - ibibio
id - Bahasa Indonesia
ie - Interlingue
ig - Igbo
igl - Igala
ii - ꆇꉙ
ik - Iñupiatun
ike-cans - ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
ike-latn - inuktitut
ilo - Ilokano
inh - гӀалгӀай
io - Ido
is - íslenska
isv-cyrl - меджусловјанскы
isv-latn - medžuslovjansky
it - italiano
iu - ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ / inuktitut
ja - 日本語
jam - Patois
jbo - la .lojban.
jut - jysk
jv - Jawa
ka - ქართული
kaa - Qaraqalpaqsha
kab - Taqbaylit
kai - Karai-karai
kbd - адыгэбзэ
kbd-cyrl - адыгэбзэ
kbp - Kabɩyɛ
kcg - Tyap
kea - kabuverdianu
kg - Kongo
kge - Kumoring
khw - کھوار
ki - Gĩkũyũ
kiu - Kırmancki
kj - Kwanyama
kjh - хакас
kjp - ဖၠုံလိက်
kk - қазақша
kk-arab - قازاقشا (تٴوتە)
kk-cn - قازاقشا (جۇنگو)
kk-cyrl - қазақша (кирил)
kk-kz - қазақша (Қазақстан)
kk-latn - qazaqşa (latın)
kk-tr - qazaqşa (Türkïya)
kl - kalaallisut
km - ភាសាខ្មែរ
kn - ಕನ್ನಡ
knc - Yerwa Kanuri
ko - 한국어
ko-kp - 조선말
koi - перем коми
kr - kanuri
krc - къарачай-малкъар
kri - Krio
krj - Kinaray-a
krl - karjal
ks - कॉशुर / کٲشُر
ks-arab - کٲشُر
ks-deva - कॉशुर
ksh - Ripoarisch
ksw - စှီၤ
ku - kurdî
ku-arab - کوردی (عەرەبی)
ku-latn - kurdî (latînî)
kum - къумукъ
kus - Kʋsaal
kv - коми
kw - kernowek
ky - кыргызча
la - Latina
lad - Ladino
lb - Lëtzebuergesch
lbe - лакку
lez - лезги
lfn - Lingua Franca Nova
lg - Luganda
li - Limburgs
lij - Ligure
liv - Līvõ kēļ
lki - لەکی
lld - Ladin
lmo - lombard
ln - lingála
lo - ລາວ
loz - Silozi
lrc - لۊری شومالی
lt - lietuvių
ltg - latgaļu
lua - ciluba
lus - Mizo ţawng
luz - لئری دوٙمینی
lv - latviešu
lzh - 文言
lzz - Lazuri
mad - Madhurâ
mag - मगही
mai - मैथिली
map-bms - Basa Banyumasan
mdf - мокшень
mg - Malagasy
mh - Ebon
mhr - олык марий
mi - Māori
min - Minangkabau
mk - македонски
ml - മലയാളം
mn - монгол
mnc - manju gisun
mnc-latn - manju gisun
mnc-mong - ᠮᠠᠨᠵᡠ ᡤᡳᠰᡠᠨ
mni - ꯃꯤꯇꯩ ꯂꯣꯟ
mnw - ဘာသာမန်
mo - молдовеняскэ
mos - moore
mr - मराठी
mrh - Mara
mrj - кырык мары
ms - Bahasa Melayu
ms-arab - بهاس ملايو
mt - Malti
mui - Baso Palembang
mus - Mvskoke
mwl - Mirandés
my - မြန်မာဘာသာ
myv - эрзянь
mzn - مازِرونی
na - Dorerin Naoero
nah - Nāhuatl
nan - 閩南語 / Bân-lâm-gú
nan-hant - 閩南語(傳統漢字)
nan-latn-pehoeji - Bân-lâm-gú (Pe̍h-ōe-jī)
nan-latn-tailo - Bân-lâm-gú (Tâi-lô)
nap - Napulitano
nb - norsk bokmål
nds - Plattdüütsch
nds-nl - Nedersaksies
ne - नेपाली
new - नेपाल भाषा
ng - Oshiwambo
nia - Li Niha
nit - కొలామి
niu - Niuē
nl - Nederlands
nl-informal - Nederlands (informeel)
nmz - nawdm
nn - norsk nynorsk
no - norsk
nod - ᨣᩤᩴᨾᩮᩬᩥᨦ
nog - ногайша
nov - Novial
nqo - ߒߞߏ
nr - isiNdebele seSewula
nrm - Nouormand
nso - Sesotho sa Leboa
nup - Nupe
nv - Diné bizaad
ny - Chi-Chewa
nyn - runyankore
nyo - Orunyoro
nys - Nyunga
oc - occitan
ojb - Ojibwemowin
olo - livvinkarjala
om - Oromoo
or - ଓଡ଼ିଆ
os - ирон
pa - ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
pag - Pangasinan
pam - Kapampangan
pap - Papiamentu
pcd - Picard
pcm - Naijá
pdc - Deitsch
pdt - Plautdietsch
pfl - Pälzisch
pi - पालि
pih - Norfuk / Pitkern
pl - polski
pms - Piemontèis
pnb - پنجابی
pnt - Ποντιακά
prg - prūsiskan
ps - پښتو
pt - português
pt-br - português do Brasil
pwn - pinayuanan
qu - Runa Simi
qug - Runa shimi
rgn - Rumagnôl
rif - Tarifit
rki - ရခိုင်
rm - rumantsch
rmc - romaňi čhib
rmy - romani čhib
rn - ikirundi
ro - română
roa-tara - tarandíne
rsk - руски
ru - русский
rue - русиньскый
rup - armãneashti
ruq - Vlăheşte
ruq-cyrl - Влахесте
ruq-latn - Vlăheşte
rut - мыхаӀбишды
rw - Ikinyarwanda
ryu - うちなーぐち
sa - संस्कृतम्
sah - саха тыла
sat - ᱥᱟᱱᱛᱟᱲᱤ
sc - sardu
scn - sicilianu
sco - Scots
sd - سنڌي
sdc - Sassaresu
sdh - کوردی خوارگ
se - davvisámegiella
se-fi - davvisámegiella (Suoma bealde)
se-no - davvisámegiella (Norgga bealde)
se-se - davvisámegiella (Ruoŧa bealde)
sei - Cmique Itom
ses - Koyraboro Senni
sg - Sängö
sgs - žemaitėška
sh - srpskohrvatski / српскохрватски
sh-cyrl - српскохрватски (ћирилица)
sh-latn - srpskohrvatski (latinica)
shi - Taclḥit
shi-latn - Taclḥit
shi-tfng - ⵜⴰⵛⵍⵃⵉⵜ
shn - ၽႃႇသႃႇတႆး
shy - tacawit
shy-latn - tacawit
si - සිංහල
simple - Simple English
sjd - кӣллт са̄мь кӣлл
sje - bidumsámegiella
sk - slovenčina
skr - سرائیکی
skr-arab - سرائیکی
sl - slovenščina
sli - Schläsch
sm - Gagana Samoa
sma - åarjelsaemien
smn - anarâškielâ
sms - nuõrttsääʹmǩiõll
sn - chiShona
so - Soomaaliga
sq - shqip
sr - српски / srpski
sr-ec - српски (ћирилица)
sr-el - srpski (latinica)
srn - Sranantongo
sro - sardu campidanesu
ss - SiSwati
st - Sesotho
stq - Seeltersk
sty - себертатар
su - Sunda
sv - svenska
sw - Kiswahili
syl - ꠍꠤꠟꠐꠤ
szl - ślůnski
szy - Sakizaya
ta - தமிழ்
tay - Tayal
tcy - ತುಳು
tdd - ᥖᥭᥰ ᥖᥬᥲ ᥑᥨᥒᥰ
te - తెలుగు
tet - tetun
tg - тоҷикӣ
tg-cyrl - тоҷикӣ
tg-latn - tojikī
th - ไทย
ti - ትግርኛ
tig - ትግሬ
tk - Türkmençe
tl - Tagalog
tly - tolışi
tly-cyrl - толыши
tn - Setswana
to - lea faka-Tonga
tok - toki pona
tpi - Tok Pisin
tr - Türkçe
tru - Ṫuroyo
trv - Seediq
ts - Xitsonga
tt - татарча / tatarça
tt-cyrl - татарча
tt-latn - tatarça
ttj - Orutooro
tum - chiTumbuka
tw - Twi
ty - reo tahiti
tyv - тыва дыл
tzm - ⵜⴰⵎⴰⵣⵉⵖⵜ
udm - удмурт
ug - ئۇيغۇرچە / Uyghurche
ug-arab - ئۇيغۇرچە
ug-latn - Uyghurche
uk - українська
ur - اردو
uz - oʻzbekcha / ўзбекча
uz-cyrl - ўзбекча
uz-latn - oʻzbekcha
ve - Tshivenda
vec - vèneto
vep - vepsän kel’
vi - Tiếng Việt
vls - West-Vlams
vmf - Mainfränkisch
vmw - emakhuwa
vo - Volapük
vot - Vaďďa
vro - võro
wa - walon
wal - wolaytta
war - Winaray
wls - Fakaʻuvea
wo - Wolof
wuu - 吴语
wuu-hans - 吴语(简体)
wuu-hant - 吳語(正體)
xal - хальмг
xh - isiXhosa
xmf - მარგალური
xsy - saisiyat
yi - ייִדיש
yo - Yorùbá
yrl - Nhẽẽgatú
yue - 粵語
yue-hans - 粵语(简体)
yue-hant - 粵語(繁體)
za - Vahcuengh
zea - Zeêuws
zgh - ⵜⴰⵎⴰⵣⵉⵖⵜ ⵜⴰⵏⴰⵡⴰⵢⵜ
zgh-latn - tamaziɣt tanawayt
zh - 中文
zh-cn - 中文(中国大陆)
zh-hans - 中文(简体)
zh-hant - 中文(繁體)
zh-hk - 中文(香港)
zh-mo - 中文(澳門)
zh-my - 中文(马来西亚)
zh-sg - 中文(新加坡)
zh-tw - 中文(臺灣)
zu - isiZulu
qqq - Message documentation
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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Bizen Ware}}<languages /> [[File:Bizen.png|thumb|Bizen ware vessel, unglazed stoneware with natural ash glaze and fire marks. A product of anagama kiln firing, reflecting the rustic aesthetics of Okayama Prefecture’s ceramic tradition.]] '''Bizen ware''' (備前焼, ''Bizen-yaki'') is a type of traditional Japanese pottery that originates from '''Bizen Province''', in present-day '''Okayama Prefecture'''. It is one of the oldest forms of pottery in Japan, known for its distinctive reddish-brown color, lack of glaze, and earthy, rustic textures. Bizen ware holds the designation of an [[Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan]], and Bizen kilns are recognized among the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan (日本六古窯, ''Nihon Rokkoyō''). == Overview == Bizen ware is characterized by: * Use of high-quality clay from the Imbe region * Firing without glaze (a technique known as ''yakishime'') * Long, slow wood-firing in traditional anagama or noborigama kilns * Natural patterns created by fire, ash, and placement in the kiln Each piece of Bizen ware is considered unique, as the final aesthetic is determined by natural kiln effects rather than applied decoration. == History == === Origins === The origins of Bizen ware trace back to at least the '''Heian period''' (794–1185), with roots in Sue ware, an earlier form of unglazed stoneware. By the '''Kamakura period''' (1185–1333), Bizen ware had developed into a distinctive style with robust utility wares. === Feudal Patronage === During the '''Muromachi (1336–1573)''' and '''Edo (1603–1868)''' periods, Bizen ware flourished under the patronage of the Ikeda clan and local daimyo. It was widely used for tea ceremonies, kitchenware, and religious purposes. === Decline and Revival === The Meiji period (1868–1912) brought industrialization and a decline in demand. However, Bizen ware experienced a revival in the 20th century through the efforts of master potters such as '''Kaneshige Tōyō''', who was later designated a '''Living National Treasure'''. == Clay and Materials == Bizen ware uses '''high-iron content clay''' (hiyose) found locally in Bizen and nearby areas. The clay is: * Aged for several years to increase plasticity and strength * Malleable yet durable after firing * Highly reactive to ash and flame, enabling natural decorative effects == Kilns and Firing Techniques == === Traditional Kilns === Bizen ware is typically fired in: * '''Anagama kilns''': single-chamber, tunnel-shaped kilns built into slopes * '''Noborigama kilns''': multi-chamber, stepped kilns arranged up a hillside === Firing Process === * Wood-firing lasts for 10–14 days continuously * Temperature reaches up to 1,300°C (2,370°F) * Ash from pinewood melts and fuses with the surface * No glaze is applied; surface finish is achieved entirely through kiln effects == Aesthetic Characteristics == The final appearance of Bizen ware depends on: * Position in the kiln (front, side, buried in embers) * Ash deposits and flame flow * Type of wood used (typically pine) === Common Surface Patterns === {| class="wikitable" ! Pattern !! Description |- | '''Goma''' (胡麻) || Sesame-like specks formed by melted pine ash |- | '''Hidasuki''' (緋襷) || Red-brown lines created by wrapping rice straw around the piece |- | '''Botamochi''' (牡丹餅) || Circular marks caused by placing small discs on the surface to block ash |- | '''Yohen''' (窯変) || Random flame-induced color shifts and effects |} == Forms and Uses == Bizen ware includes a wide range of both functional and ceremonial forms: === Functional Ware === * Water jars (mizusashi) * Tea bowls (chawan) * Flower vases (hanaire) * Sake bottles and cups (tokkuri & guinomi) * Mortars and storage jars === Artistic and Ceremonial Use === * Bonsai pots * Sculptural works * Ikebana vases * Tea ceremony utensils == Cultural Significance == * Bizen ware is closely tied to '''wabi-sabi aesthetics''', which value imperfection and natural beauty. * It remains a favorite among tea masters, ikebana practitioners, and ceramic collectors. * Many Bizen potters continue to produce pieces using centuries-old techniques passed down within families. == Notable Kiln Sites == * '''Imbe Village''' (伊部町): Traditional center of Bizen ware; hosts pottery festivals and houses many working kilns. * '''Old Imbe School''' (Bizen Pottery Traditional and Contemporary Art Museum) * '''Kiln of Kaneshige Tōyō''': Preserved for educational purposes == Contemporary Practice == Today Bizen ware is produced by both traditional and modern potters. While some maintain ancient methods, others experiment with form and function. The region hosts the '''Bizen Pottery Festival''' every autumn, drawing thousands of visitors and collectors. == Notable Bizen Potters == * [[Kaneshige Tōyō]] (1896–1967) – Living National Treasure * Yamamoto Tōzan * Fujiwara Kei – Also designated as Living National Treasure * Kakurezaki Ryuichi – Contemporary innovator [[Category:Japanese pottery]] [[Category:Japan]] [[Category:Bizen ware]] [[Category:Okayama Prefecture]] [[Category:Important Cultural Properties of Japan]] [[Category:Traditional Crafts]] [[Category:Six Ancient Kilns]]
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