Suisaka pottery 吸坂焼

Although there are various theories to its origin, the most common explanation is that Maeda Toshitsune, the 3rd generation feudal lord of the Kaga Domain, invited potters from Seto during the Kan’ei era (1624-1644) to fire tea sets in Suisaka village, Kaga. This kiln produced a variety of pottery, including Seto-style, dark brown glazes, Bizen-style works, lapis lazuli glaze, and Korean style pottery. There is a probable theory that the predecessor of Kutani ware that is currently known as Old-Kutani ware was created by improving Suisaka ware. Suisaka pottery, along with Old-Kutani ware, was painted in studio of Daishoji castle,