[Japanese ancient art] Akae painted cherry pattern fried tea cup eggshell cup if deep cup set of five pieces

Akae originated from the pinnacle technique of ceramics in the Ming Dynasty in China, and is one of the representatives of ceramic crafts in the Ming Dynasty. Japan did not have Akae porcelain until the middle of the 17th century. Sakai Kakiemon of Imari Yaki in Kyushu learned this technique from the Chinese. The beauty of various lines drawn on the milky white porcelain, through the export of European merchant ships, gradually replaced Jingdezhen's status, which shows the popularity of Japanese red painted porcelain!