Porcelain fired in Kaseyama of the Soraku district in Kyoto Prefecture originated when the Ichijo family (Kaneka), who were feudal lords of the area, tried to build up the industry by inviting in Morimoto Sukezaemon, a potter from Nara. It continued until the Meiji era.
Mainly dyed blue and white with a seal (also known as Kase copperplate-ware), it produces plates, bowls, and green tea (Sencha) bowls. Many of the pattern designs are of Chinese descent, such as Shozui-style, Chinese figures, hermits, flowers and birds, and dragons.
