Hakuji
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Hakuji is Japanese white porcelain originally made from a superior white-stoned clay thought to be discovered in the early 17th century at Izumiyama (Izumi Mountain, Arita
) by Korean potter Ri Sampei (Yi Sam Pyong
).
It is always plain white without colored patterns and is often seen as bowls, tea pots, cups and other Japanese tableware.
Arita
Arita is a Japanese name. It can also refer to:*Arita, Saga, a town in Saga Prefecture, Japan*Arita , a film by Shunji Iwai*Arita is a kind of Japanese Porcelain.*A brand name from Ritek....
) by Korean potter Ri Sampei (Yi Sam Pyong
Yi Sam Pyong
Yi Sam-pyeong , or Kanagae Sanbee in historical sources, was a Japanese potter who is said to have moved from Korea. He is often considered the father of Imari porcelain although the narrative is today questioned by historians...
).
It is always plain white without colored patterns and is often seen as bowls, tea pots, cups and other Japanese tableware.