Hirado ware was made in Mikawachi, near Arita. Mikawachi area was controlled by Hirado
han during Edo period. In 1598, many potters were brought back to Japan after Hideyoshi's
Japan Korean War. Hirado kiln was started by Koseki and other Korean potters captured
by the Lord Matsuura Shigenobu. In the beginning, the kilns were located in the village of
Nakano and then in the later part of the 17th Century, the Mikawachi kiln was established.
The kiln was operated under the strict protection of the lords until the end of the Edo period.
Under its feudal system, Japan was divided by han which was the name of the province
controlled by the daimyo lord. The kiln operated by the han was called hanyo. Because the
porcelain made by hanyo was only for his exclusive use and also for the gifts to the
emperors and the shoguns, it had to be created by the highest standards to the very best
quality.
han during Edo period. In 1598, many potters were brought back to Japan after Hideyoshi's
Japan Korean War. Hirado kiln was started by Koseki and other Korean potters captured
by the Lord Matsuura Shigenobu. In the beginning, the kilns were located in the village of
Nakano and then in the later part of the 17th Century, the Mikawachi kiln was established.
The kiln was operated under the strict protection of the lords until the end of the Edo period.
Under its feudal system, Japan was divided by han which was the name of the province
controlled by the daimyo lord. The kiln operated by the han was called hanyo. Because the
porcelain made by hanyo was only for his exclusive use and also for the gifts to the
emperors and the shoguns, it had to be created by the highest standards to the very best
quality.
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