Item description : An Akae is one of technology to paint potteries which was originally born in China. The original Japanese Akae was started in Kannei Edo period (about 1624-1644) along with prosperity of tea ceremony. After that, it became popular in Saga, Kyoto, Ishikawa which are famous with their own pottery.Especially, an Akae in Kakiemon, Arita-yaki has been famous for a long time. This book is composed of 191 pages in total and contained 164 pages of pictures of items and scenery of kilns in full colors. Please enjoy and touch their beuaty through this book. Please enjoy additional pictures as well at add. It has hard covers.

Age :Published in 1979

Condition : Excellent . There are thin stains seen on the first page due to age.