It was much later around 1801 in the late Edo period, when the porcelain industry
started in Seto, Owari (Aichi prefecture). The methods of making porcelain ware was
first brought back by Kato Tamikichi from Arita in 1807. During the Meiji period,
inspired by new modern techniques brought from the West, Seto had grown to
become the major porcelain maker in Japan. Setomono which means things from
Seto has become known as everyday usual porcelain dishes.
started in Seto, Owari (Aichi prefecture). The methods of making porcelain ware was
first brought back by Kato Tamikichi from Arita in 1807. During the Meiji period,
inspired by new modern techniques brought from the West, Seto had grown to
become the major porcelain maker in Japan. Setomono which means things from
Seto has become known as everyday usual porcelain dishes.
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Edo period, producing very fine dinner ware for export in the Meiji period, as well as
traditional decorative products.
Kato Gosuke (1837 - 1915)
traditional decorative products.
Kato Gosuke (1837 - 1915)
Kato Shubei (1819-1900)
Also known as by his trade name, Hakuundo. After his death, his kiln
continued by his son, Tokushichi, until 1917.
Also known as by his trade name, Hakuundo. After his death, his kiln
continued by his son, Tokushichi, until 1917.
