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1 PROPOSAL OF PORCELAIN OF PORCELAIN PROPOSAL U.A.E. and Arita History of Arita porcelain Overseas trade of Arita porcelain Modern Arita porcelain Proposal of service set 01

2 Location of U.A.E. and Japan Japan U.A.E. The distance between U.A.E. and Arita is about 7000km(4,350mile). The time difference is 5 hours. 02

3 Arita in Japan SAGA PREF. KYUSHU Arita is in Saga prefecture on the Kyushu island, located in the west of Japan. 03

4 History of Arita porcelain The history of Arita porcelain dates back to 400 years ago In the beginning of the 17th century a good quality kaolin stone was discovered in Izumiyama, Arita and Japan's first piece of porcelain was made. 04

5 The creation of glossy white ceramics The characteristic of Arita porcelain is in the transparent white base. 'Sometsuke,' a graceful blue picture, and "Akae, a magnificent picture in red, yellow and green, are glazed on to the white ceramic base. 05

Exportation and the Influence of Arita in the world (From the 17th century to the 18th century) The Dutch East India Company exported Arita porcelain to Asia and as far as Europe in the mid-17th

6 Exportation and the Influence of Arita in the world (From the 17th century to the 18th century) The Dutch East India Company exported Arita porcelain to Asia and as far as Europe in the mid-17th century. From the mid-17th century to the mid 18th century, as many as seven million pieces of Arita porcelain crossed the ocean. Arita porcelain became known as IMARI because the porcelain pieces were shipped from a nearby sea port in the city of Imari. Made in Meissen, Germany Made in Arita Zwinger Palace collection in Dresden, Germany Owned by The Kyushu Ceramic Museum The beautiful designs of Arita porcelain influenced makers all over the world. 06

7 IMARI This is a classical IMARI vase which earned a great reputation in Europe at the time. 07

European palaces and their collection of Arita porcelain The 17th century European royalty and aristocracy were enchanted by the Arita porcelain.

8 European palaces and their collection of Arita porcelain The 17th century European royalty and aristocracy were enchanted by the Arita porcelain. They described the porcelain as the Jewels of the Orient, and competed with each other for the best Arita porcelain pieces. Today "IMARI" porcelain are still decorating European palaces and on public display in places such as Britain, France, Germany, and Austria. 08

These rooms are called the Porcelain Cabinet.

9 Classical beauty loved by the royalty and the aristocracy At the time, it was fashionable to have a room embellished with gorgeous oriental porcelain pieces in the palaces. These rooms are called the Porcelain Cabinet. The collection of the powerful lord of Meinz, Shönborn Family at Weissenstein Palace in Germany Reference: 'Ceramic Road' by The Asahi Shimbun Company 09

Classical beauty loved by the royalty and the aristocracy Arita

Under the influence, Meissen, Delft began to manufacture ceramics in

The collection of lord Saxony at Zwinger Palace in Germany The

10 Classical beauty loved by the royalty and the aristocracy Arita porcelain influenced porcelain manufacturing industry in Europe. Under the influence, Meissen, Delft began to manufacture ceramics in Great Britain and France. The collection of lord Saxony at Zwinger Palace in Germany The collection of the emperor of Austria at Schönbrunn Palace in Austria Reference: 'Ceramic Road' by The Asahi Shimbun Company 10

Products made to the tastes of people in all parts of the world Making full use of the advanced technology of shaping and coloring, Arita manufactured many original products to the royalty and the

11 Products made to the tastes of people in all parts of the world Making full use of the advanced technology of shaping and coloring, Arita manufactured many original products to the royalty and the aristocracy of each country. This is a custom-made original set of Arita pieces for the Dutch royalty. Owned by Groningen Museum in the Netherlands Owned by Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in the Netherlands 11

Wedding orders This is a piece from a service set especially made for the wedding of Dutch aristocrats in 1702.

12 Wedding orders This is a piece from a service set especially made for the wedding of Dutch aristocrats in The combined crest of Ida Maria van Buren (on the right) and Joan van Brederode (on the left) was designed. Owned by Kyushu Ceramic Museum 12

Imperial household The Japanese Imperial family uses numerous numbers of Arita porcelain wares in its household. Arita ceramists, Iwao Jiki Kogyo Co.

13 Imperial household The Japanese Imperial family uses numerous numbers of Arita porcelain wares in its household. Arita ceramists, Iwao Jiki Kogyo Co., Ltd, dedicated this piece of work to the Imperial Palace. Ornamental Pot with gold design on a green background Displayed at the Take-no-Ma, State Hall Garden Lantern Chowa-Den Hall Reference: 'Palace' by The Mainichi Newspapers 13

14 Modern Arita At the G8 summit in 2008, the Japanese government presented these ceramic fountain pens to the leaders of the world. An Arita ceramic company, Koransha, made this product. 14

15 Arita Proposal Golden Phoenix Gold Imari Phoenix Puppies in the Brocade-style 15

Introducing Koransha In the 1870s, Eizaemon Fukagawa, the 8th Fukagawa family generation, selected special ceramists, painters

At that time,it won numerous gold awards and prizes at expositions such as in Paris, Vienna, Philadelphia and Barcelona.

Koransha created diverse products including the Arita original white base porcelain with sophisticated blue dye and magnificent

16 Introducing Koransha In the 1870s, Eizaemon Fukagawa, the 8th Fukagawa family generation, selected special ceramists, painters and merchants and established a company we know as Koransha. At that time,it won numerous gold awards and prizes at expositions such as in Paris, Vienna, Philadelphia and Barcelona. It was highly respected in Europe and also received many orders from the Japanese Imperial household. Koransha created diverse products including the Arita original white base porcelain with sophisticated blue dye and magnificent colorful pictures, gold and silver designs adored in Europe, especially France, in the 18th century and the soothing motif of the Green Series. Eizaemon Fukagawa, the 8th Fukagawa family generation Koransha head office building 16

Golden Phoenix Series The Gold Phoenix Plate, designed in the 1860s, won a

Gold is used on the surface of the plate and the design is gorgeous and

You can see the details and the amount of work that was put into this piece

17 Golden Phoenix Series The Gold Phoenix Plate, designed in the 1860s, won a gold prize at the exposition in Barcelona, Spain and is reproduced. Gold is used on the surface of the plate and the design is gorgeous and elaborate. You can see the details and the amount of work that was put into this piece of art. Kin-ran-de: adding gold to a piece with ornate designs. Certificate of Barcelona Exposition Vienna Exposition (in 1873) Picture of Golden Phoenix 17

Golden Phoenix Series / Koransha The gold on the pieces was done in such detail that the porcelain pieces look like they were embroidered with a gold thread.

18 Golden Phoenix Series / Koransha The gold on the pieces was done in such detail that the porcelain pieces look like they were embroidered with a gold thread. Japanese people, with their elaborate craftsmanship, adopted the design from fabrics developed in the Islamic culture and created the Golden Phoenix Series. The symbols of prosperity for the royal family include the everlasting Arabesque Flower and the Phoenix which only appears in countries governed by wise rulers. 18

19 Golden Phoenix Series Oval shaped platter Comport Casserole 19

20 Golden Phoenix Series Dinner plate Meat plate Dessert plate Bread plate 20

21 Golden Phoenix Series Sugarbowl Creamer Cup and saucer Tea Pot 21

Early IMARI Phoenix / Arita-Seiyou This is the representative style of Arita porcelain. The Kinrande style is decorated with deep blue and red dyes, then gold is added.

22 Early IMARI Phoenix / Arita-Seiyou This is the representative style of Arita porcelain. The Kinrande style is decorated with deep blue and red dyes, then gold is added. This gorgeous service set has three main designs on it: Peony flowers, the Phoenix, and Cherry blossoms. The Peony flower symbolizes prosperity, the Phoenix which only appears in countries governed by wise rulers, and cherry blossoms that the Japanese love. 22

23 Early IMARI phoenix The Early Imari style, Arita Seiyou, dates back to the late 17th century and still uses this original design on many of its porcelain pieces. Dinner plate Meat plate Dessert plate 23

24 Early IMARI Phoenix Oval Flower-shaped platter Fruit plate Soup bowl 24

25 Early IMARI Phoenix Large bowl Wine cooler Casserole Comport 25

26 Early IMARI Phoenix Demitasse cup and saucer coffee cup and saucer Tea cup and saucer Tea Pot Sugarbowl Creamer 26

Puppies in the Brocade-style Series Reference

Philadelphia Exposition held to celebrate the 100th

1876. Seattle Pacific Exposition Diploma Exhibited

1878. In this exposition Japanese traditional craft

27 Puppies in the Brocade-style Series Reference Incense burner Awarded the honored grand prize at Philadelphia Exposition held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of independence in the United States in Seattle Pacific Exposition Diploma Exhibited in Paris Exposition and received a gold medal in In this exposition Japanese traditional craft attracted great attention and created a Japanese boom. 27

Puppies in the Brocade-style Series / Koransha These are replicas of the incense burner made in the late Meiji Era and exhibited at the 1909 Seattle Exposition.

28 Puppies in the Brocade-style Series / Koransha These are replicas of the incense burner made in the late Meiji Era and exhibited at the 1909 Seattle Exposition. The designed of puppies playing in a patch of chrysanthemum flowers is drawn by a precise hand of the artist. The ceramist of Koransha has done an exceptional job with the touch and feel of the design. Dinner plate Platter Dessert plate Bread plate Sugarbowl Tea Pot Creamer Bowl Cup and saucer 28

29 Our proposal consists of three patterned service sets. Arita porcelain influenced cultures around the globe with its perfect blend of classic and modern beauty for the past 400 years. We hold great pride in our products and recommend them without hestitation. 29

30 Thank you for your kind attention. TOWN. Planning, Commerce, Industry & Tourism Division Arita Town Hall ADD : 2202 Tachibe Otsu, Arita-cho, Saga, Japan PHONE : FAX : kikaku@town.arita.lg.jp 30

Tang and Song Dynasty. By Ms. Escalante

Tang and Song Dynasty. By Ms. Escalante Tang and Song Dynasty By Ms. Escalante 1. What do you think this poem is about? Poetry Warm-up: The Tang rulers developed an imperial state. This is related to an empire. The Tang used ideas from the Sui