Japanese Bizen

A Bizen ware is one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kiln ceramics, originating in Imbe village of Okayama Prefecture in western Japan, with its origins traceable back to the late Heian period around the 12th century, evolving from primitive Sue stoneware. The local geography laid solid foundations for its prosperity: surrounding mountains provide abundant iron-rich clay and firewood, while three nearby rivers plus convenient coastal shipping made nationwide commodity transport effortless for local p...