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September 29, 2026 at 5:02 PM
huanggoodman.bsky.social
{Dish with Ginkgo Leaves · Maker unrecorded · late 1600s–early 1700s}

This dish is an example of the finest type of Japanese…

古都における歴史的風土の保存に関する特別措置法
Act on Preservation of Historical Landscape in Ancient Capitals (Act No. 1 of 1966)

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{Dish with Ginkgo Leaves · Maker unrecorded · late 1600s–early 1700s · Cleveland Museum of Art · CC0} — This dish is an example of the finest type of Japanese porcelain, Nabeshima-type Hizen ware. It has a complex, abstracted design of ginkgo leaves and “Chinese grasses” (karakusa) in underglaze blue that may be among the most interesting of the underglaze blue designs. The dish is the largest of the three standard-sized Nabeshima dishes for individual servings.
September 29, 2026 at 5:45 AM
alaintruong.bsky.social
Incense Burner with the Eighteen Luohans, 1645, Southern Ming dynasty (1644–62). Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware). H. 14.9 cm; Diam. 21.3 cm. Gift of Julia and John Curtis, 2020 (2020.73.7) © The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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September 29, 2026 at 2:01 AM
metsky.bsky.social
Soba cup, late 17th–early 18th century
Class: Ceramics
Culture: Japan
Medium: Porcelain with underglaze blue (Hizen ware)
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Soba cup, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Soba cup, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Soba cup, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
September 28, 2026 at 9:11 PM
choy.bsky.social
Oblong bowl progress, greenware underglazed #pottery #wip
A long leaf shaped greenware stoneware bowl with a radial symmetric chicken motif in brown and black underglaze and plant and geometric embellishment, top view A long leaf shaped greenware stoneware bowl with a radial symmetric chicken motif in brown and black underglaze and plant and geometric embellishment, side view showing legs
September 28, 2026 at 8:28 PM
surlyamy.bsky.social
It’s black underglaze. 😊
September 28, 2026 at 7:12 PM
huanggoodman.bsky.social
{Dining Bowl with Clematis · Seifū Yohei III · 1893–97}

The bowl is an especially well-executed example of Yohei III’s work in underglaze blue combined with other underglaze colors.

屋外広告物法
Outdoor Advertising Act (Act No. 189 of 1949)

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{Dining Bowl with Clematis · Seifū Yohei III (Japanese, 1851–1914) · 1893–97 · Cleveland Museum of Art · CC0} — The bowl is an especially well-executed example of Yohei III’s work in underglaze blue combined with other underglaze colors. This low-profile dining bowl has paintings of flowering clematis vines under the glaze in blue and red. Water is depicted with blue in the bottom of the bowl. The lines of white used to show motion on the water’s surface were created using either a reserve technique, where blue was omitted, or a masking technique, where parts of the surface were covered before applying the blue. A pair of butterflies flutters across one side. The foot is decorated with a pattern of spirals in blue, and the lip curves in slightly.
September 28, 2026 at 3:45 PM
finemesspottery.bsky.social
Underglaze, or stain?
September 28, 2026 at 1:25 PM
alaintruong.bsky.social
Bowl with Stamped Comb Design and Flowers, Joseon dynasty (1392–1897), 15th century. Buncheong ware, earthenware with slip and underglaze iron brown, 9.14 x 18.42 x 18.42 cm. Gift of Louis W. Hill, Jr., 76.72.15 © Minneapolis Institute of Art

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September 28, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Jar with Dragon and Clouds, Joseon dynasty (1392–1897), 17th century. White porcelain with underglaze iron-brown, 41.28 cm. Gift of Louis W. Hill, Jr., 81.113.6 © Minneapolis Institute of Art

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September 28, 2026 at 10:29 AM
huanggoodman.bsky.social
{Teacup from Tea Set with Orchids · Seifū Yohei III · c. 1893–1914}

Although the teapot here is stored in a separate box from the five cups, these six pieces may once have been part of a tea…

古物営業法
Antique Dealings Act (Act No. 108 of 1949)

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{Teacup from Tea Set with Orchids · Seifū Yohei III (Japanese, 1851–1914) · c. 1893–1914 · Cleveland Museum of Art · CC0} — Although the teapot here is stored in a separate box from the five cups, these six pieces may once have been part of a tea set that included other tools such as a water cooler. The teacups have orchid flowers on both sides in underglaze blue, as well as a blue band inside the footring. The teapot has the same design and a blue band painted around the bottom of the lid’s knob. The cups’ long wood storage box is stamped on the exterior, over the lid and base, with a small red seal reading “Satō.” The same seal appears on five small squares of yellow textile, one placed in the bottom of each compartment in the teacup storage box. These are additional to the customary yellow cloths stamped with a “Seifu” seal.
September 28, 2026 at 9:46 AM
huanggoodman.bsky.social
{Medium-sized Dish from Dining Set with Plum Blossoms… · Seifū Yohei II · c. 1875–78}

Each piece in this collection has a delicate design of plum branches with a low-relief texture, overlapped…

博物館法
Museum Act (Act No. 285 of 1951)

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{Medium-sized Dish from Dining Set with Plum Blossoms and Cracked-Ice · Seifū Yohei II (Japanese, 1844–1878) · c. 1875–78 · Cleveland Museum of Art · CC0} — Each piece in this collection has a delicate design of plum branches with a low-relief texture, overlapped by intersecting lines that represent the frozen surface of water with cracks. These items are signed in gold pigment at the base. Yohei II created many underglaze blue pieces similar to those made by Kiyomizu Shichibei. However, his work evolved into different styles towards the early 1870s. In 1873, Yohei II was appointed as a supplier to the Industrial Center of Kyoto Prefecture, which was part of Kyoto's efforts to reach an international market through Kobe's port. From 1875 until his death, he was involved in national projects to showcase Japanese ceramics worldwide. During this period, Yohei III apprenticed under Yohei II.
September 28, 2026 at 8:46 AM
huanggoodman.bsky.social
{Drinking Cup from Dining Set with Plum Blossoms… · Seifū Yohei II · c. 1875–78}

Each piece in this collection has a delicate low-relief design of flowering plum branches over intersecting…

屋外広告物法
Outdoor Advertising Act (Act No. 189 of 1949)

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{Drinking Cup from Dining Set with Plum Blossoms and Cracked-Ice · Seifū Yohei II (Japanese, 1844–1878) · c. 1875–78 · Cleveland Museum of Art · CC0} — Each piece in this collection has a delicate low-relief design of flowering plum branches over intersecting lines resembling cracked ice on a frozen body of water. The signature on the base is in gold pigment. Yohei II created many pieces with underglaze blue designs similar to those of Kiyomizu Shichibei. However, he also produced works in different styles later in his career, starting from around 1873. In that year, he was appointed purveyor to the Industrial Center of Kyoto Prefecture, a position connected to Kyoto's attempts to reach an international market through the port of Kobe. From 1875 until his death, he was involved in national projects to showcase Japanese ceramics worldwide.
September 28, 2026 at 7:46 AM
unfamiliararts.bsky.social
That’s so interesting you use stroke and coat! I didn’t realize it had such versatile painterly effects. I always assumed you used underglaze and then used clear glaze on top. Very cool to know!
September 28, 2026 at 4:45 AM
surlyamy.bsky.social
It’s black underglaze. So very similar. You could mix your own oxide and get a similar effect.
September 28, 2026 at 4:42 AM
alaintruong.bsky.social
Vase with equestrian figure in landscape, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Shunzhi (1644–61) period. Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware). H.8 in. (20.3 cm; Diam. 8.6 cm. Rogers Fund, 1918 (17.200) © The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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September 27, 2026 at 5:22 PM
huanggoodman.bsky.social
{Bowl from Dining Set with Plum Blossoms and Cracked-Ice · Seifū Yohei II · c. 1875–78}

アイヌの人々の誇りが尊重される社会を実現するための施策の推進に関する法律
Act on Promoting Measures to Realise a Society in which the Pride of the Ainu People is Respected (Act No. 16 of 2019)

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{Bowl from Dining Set with Plum Blossoms and Cracked-Ice · Seifū Yohei II (Japanese, 1844–1878) · c. 1875–78 · Cleveland Museum of Art · CC0} — Each piece in this collection has a delicate design of plum branches with a low-relief texture, overlapped by intersecting lines to represent cracked ice on frozen water. The signature on the base is in gold pigment. Although Yohei II created many beautiful underglaze blue pieces similar to those made by Kiyomizu Shichibei, he also produced works in different styles towards the end of his career, starting from around 1873. In that year, Yohei II was appointed as a supplier to the Industrial Center of Kyoto Prefecture, which was part of Kyoto's efforts to reach an international market through Kobe Port. From 1875 until his death, he was involved in national projects to showcase Japanese ceramics globally.
September 27, 2026 at 11:46 AM
eredhes.bsky.social
Pinch pot glaze test piece. Very small, made using a bit of leftover clay. Inside is glazed, outside just underglaze.
Ceramic bowl with a dimpled surface and three round supports holding it up. The inside is a glossy gradient from brown-orange, to yellow, to white at the centre. The outside is matte black, with three cave art inspired horses on the sides jumping over the feet of the bowl. One is yellow, one is brown, one is white with spots. Ceramic bowl with a dimpled surface and three round supports holding it up. The inside is a glossy gradient from brown-orange, to yellow, to white at the centre. The outside is matte black, with three cave art inspired horses on the sides jumping over the feet of the bowl. One is yellow, one is brown, one is white with spots. Ceramic bowl with a dimpled surface and three round supports holding it up. The inside is a glossy gradient from brown-orange, to yellow, to white at the centre. The outside is matte black, with three cave art inspired horses on the sides jumping over the feet of the bowl. One is yellow, one is brown, one is white with spots. Ceramic bowl with a dimpled surface and three round supports holding it up. The inside is a glossy gradient from brown-orange, to yellow, to white at the centre. The outside is matte black, with three cave art inspired horses on the sides jumping over the feet of the bowl. One is yellow, one is brown, one is white with spots.
September 27, 2026 at 10:45 AM
eredhes.bsky.social
One of my new glaze test horses. This is the same size as the broken horses I posted before, so smaller than my usual horses. Came out a lot glossier than expected as it's just underglaze.
Ceramic horse figure stood in a neutral pose with head raised and ears pricked. It is a dark mottled red-brown, with black legs, mane, tail, and two shoulder stripes. Ceramic horse figure stood in a neutral pose with head raised and ears pricked. It is a dark mottled red-brown, with black legs, mane, tail, and two shoulder stripes. Ceramic horse figure stood in a neutral pose with head raised and ears pricked. It is a dark mottled red-brown, with black legs, mane, tail, and two shoulder stripes. Ceramic horse figure stood in a neutral pose with head raised and ears pricked. It is a dark mottled red-brown, with black legs, mane, tail, and two shoulder stripes.
September 27, 2026 at 10:43 AM
eredhes.bsky.social
Underglaze test horse. Glad the colours turned out as hoped.
This is the second ceramic horse I've made, but the air drying clay ones must number over a hundred by now 🤔
Ceramic figure of a horse stood in a neutral pose with head bowed. Inspired by Lascaux, the body is yellow ochre with a red-brown head and neck, a white underside, and black legs, tail, mane, and two shoulder stripes. Ceramic figure of a horse stood in a neutral pose with head bowed. Inspired by Lascaux, the body is yellow ochre with a red-brown head and neck, a white underside, and black legs, tail, mane, and two shoulder stripes. Ceramic figure of a horse stood in a neutral pose with head bowed. Inspired by Lascaux, the body is yellow ochre with a red-brown head and neck, a white underside, and black legs, tail, mane, and two shoulder stripes.
September 27, 2026 at 10:40 AM
huanggoodman.bsky.social
{Sake Pourer with Chrysanthemum, Orchid, and Plum · Seifū Yohei III · c. 1887}

Seifū Yohei II and his successor, Seifū Yohei III, trained in ink painting.

図書館法
Library Act (Act No. 118 of 1950)

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{Sake Pourer with Chrysanthemum, Orchid, and Plum · Seifū Yohei III (Japanese, 1851–1914) · c. 1887 · Cleveland Museum of Art · CC0} — Seifū Yohei II and his successor, Seifū Yohei III, trained in ink painting. Their brush skills are seen in their underglaze cobalt blue designs. Orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum, and plum, appearing on Yohei III’s sake pourer, are known as the Four Gentlemen. They symbolize the virtues of humility, integrity, endurance, and perseverance.
September 26, 2026 at 10:46 PM
huanggoodman.bsky.social
{Teapot with Bamboo · Seifū Yohei IV · 1914–46}

This teapot has a well-balanced design of bamboo in underglaze blue and nyoi staff-head motifs applied to both sides at the shoulder.

屋外広告物法
Outdoor Advertising Act (Act No. 189 of 1949)

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{Teapot with Bamboo · Seifū Yohei IV (Japanese, 1872–1951) · 1914–46 · Cleveland Museum of Art · CC0} — This teapot has a well-balanced design of bamboo in underglaze blue and nyoi staff-head motifs applied to both sides at the shoulder.
September 26, 2026 at 3:46 PM
huanggoodman.bsky.social
{Teapot from Tea Set with Orchids · Seifū Yohei III · c. 1893–1914}

Although the teapot here is stored in a separate box from the five cups, these six pieces may once have been…

文化芸術基本法
Basic Act on Culture and the Arts (Act No. 148 of 2001)

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{Teapot from Tea Set with Orchids · Seifū Yohei III (Japanese, 1851–1914) · c. 1893–1914 · Cleveland Museum of Art · CC0} — Although the teapot here is stored in a separate box from the five cups, these six pieces may once have been part of a tea set that included other tools such as a water cooler. The teacups have orchid flowers on both sides in underglaze blue, as well as a blue band inside the footring. The teapot has the same design and a blue band painted around the bottom of the lid’s knob. The cups’ long wood storage box is stamped on the exterior, over the lid and base, with a small red seal reading “Satō.” The same seal appears on five small squares of yellow textile, one placed in the bottom of each compartment in the teacup storage box. These are additional to the customary yellow cloths stamped with a “Seifu” seal.
September 26, 2026 at 1:46 PM
huanggoodman.bsky.social
{Drinking Cup from Dining Set with Plum Blossoms… · Seifū Yohei II · c. 1875–78}

Each piece in this collection has a delicate low-relief design of plum branches with a fragile ice-like surface, created…

図書館法
Library Act (Act No. 118 of 1950)

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{Drinking Cup from Dining Set with Plum Blossoms and Cracked-Ice · Seifū Yohei II (Japanese, 1844–1878) · c. 1875–78 · Cleveland Museum of Art · CC0} — Each piece in this collection has a delicate low-relief design of plum branches with a fragile ice-like surface, created by overlapping lines. These items bear a gold signature on their base. Although Yohei II created many beautiful underglaze blue pieces, similar to those made by Kiyomizu Shichibei, he also produced works in different styles towards the end of his career, starting from around 1873. In 1873, Yohei II was appointed as a supplier to the Industrial Center of Kyoto Prefecture, a position linked to Kyoto's attempts to reach an international market through the port of Kobe. From 1875 until his death, he was involved in national initiatives to showcase Japanese ceramics around the world.
September 26, 2026 at 12:46 PM
huanggoodman.bsky.social
{Medium-sized Dish from Dining Set with Plum Blossoms… · Seifū Yohei II · c. 1875–78}

Each piece in this collection has…

文化財の不法な輸出入等の規制等に関する法律
Act on Controls on the Illicit Export and Import of Cultural Property (Act No. 81 of 2002)

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{Medium-sized Dish from Dining Set with Plum Blossoms and Cracked-Ice · Seifū Yohei II (Japanese, 1844–1878) · c. 1875–78 · Cleveland Museum of Art · CC0} — Each piece in this collection has a delicate low-relief design of flowering plum branches over intersecting lines, which represent cracked ice on frozen water, signed in gold on the base. Yohei II created many underglaze blue pieces similar to those made by Kiyomizu Shichibei. However, he also made pieces in different styles later in his career from the early 1870s. In 1873, he became a supplier to Kyoto Prefecture's Industrial Center, linked to Kyoto's efforts to reach an international market through Kobe's port. From 1875 until his death, he was involved in national projects to showcase Japanese ceramics globally. During this time, Yohei III apprenticed under Yohei II.
September 26, 2026 at 7:46 AM