赤絵(あかえ)とは

Akae (Red Painting)

on Aug 10 2025
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    JP: 赤絵/あかえ

    Pottery or porcelain, overglazed mainly with red, but also with green, yellow, violet and blue, then fired.

    The term akae is used to refer both to the technique, and to items that have been made using this technique. Iroe and gosaide are alternative names for the same technique.

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