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Ri Sanpei "Yi Sam-pyeong" Kiln

Ri Sanpei "Yi Sam-pyeong" Kiln

In the early 17th century, Korean craftsman Yi Sam-pyeong, or Ri Sanpei in Japanese, discovered porcelain ore in Izumiyama, Arita, Japan. This lead to the creation of the oldest porcelain in Japan, known today as Arita ware. Influenced by Chinese designs, its main style was sometsuke, "underglaze" characterized by simple and rustic designs. He also established Ri Sanpei Kiln, which later ceased operations. However, his 13th-generation descendant reopened it and continued to preserve this traditional ceramic craftsmanship.

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