noun
Karatsu ware; Karatsu porcelain
Traditional pottery produced in and around Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, known for its rustic, simple beauty and often used in tea ceremony.
唐津焼は茶の湯の世界で高く評価されている。
Karatsu ware is highly valued in the world of tea ceremony.
この美術館には古い唐津焼が展示されている。
Old Karatsu ware is displayed in this museum.
Named after the city of Karatsu (唐津) in Saga Prefecture, where this style of pottery originated. The exact historical derivation of the pottery style is uncertain, but it developed under Korean influence in the late 16th century.