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Meanings
1
painting; colored artwork
General term for a painting or picture that uses color, as opposed to monochrome ink painting.
This colored painting is from the Edo period.
2
overglaze enamels
Specifically refers to the colorful enamel decoration applied on top of the glaze in pottery and porcelain.
The overglaze enamels of Kutani ware are vivid and beautiful.