Posted ByGeorges Bouvier on February 01, 2002 at 01:23:13:
In Reply to: Matsuyama-gama posted byCarl on January 31, 2002 at 18:13:49:
: Did Matsuyama-gama produce porcelain for export? Is this kiln still in production?
The export period for kutani started from Meiji (1868). Matsuyama closed down in 1872. It means the kiln could not survive without the support of Maeda clan. It did not modify its strategy like many other kilns did in switching their production to export and also in adapting their production to europeen style and demand.