Blue and White
Japanese Porcelain Made for the Shogun and the Royal Families of Europe Donated by Maya and Guy Talmor in Memory of Their Mother, Oranit (Shagan) Talmor
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04-6030800Blue and White
Japanese Porcelain Made for the Shogun and the Royal Families of Europe, Donated by Maya and Guy Talmor in Memory of Their Mother, Oranit (Shagan) Talmor
Curator: Dr. Ilana Singer Blaine
Porcelain production began in Japan in the early 17th century, several hundred years after it had first appeared in China during the Tang dynasty (618–906). Although the history of pre-modern, Japanese porcelain was significantly shorter than that of its mainland counterparts, it was, nevertheless, extremely productive. The Japanese porcelain industry took its first steps with the help of Korean potters, was influenced by Chinese styles and techniques and encouraged by Dutch merchants. However, despite the foreign influence, unique, Japanese elements were incorporated into the final product so that from the mid-18th century, Chinese potteries began to create porcelain ware inspired by the Japanese Imari and Kakiemon porcelain designs.