noun
Nabeshima ware; Nabeshima porcelains
Refers to high-quality porcelain produced in the Nabeshima domain (present-day Saga Prefecture) during the Edo period, often featuring underglaze blue and overglaze enamel decoration.
この美術館には貴重な鍋島焼が展示されている。
This museum displays precious Nabeshima ware.
鍋島焼の皿は、その精緻な絵付けで知られている。
Nabeshima ware plates are known for their delicate decoration.
Imari ware is a broader category of porcelain from the same region, while Nabeshima ware was specifically produced for the Nabeshima clan and is considered more refined.
Arita ware is the general term for porcelain from the Arita area; Nabeshima ware is a high-grade subset produced in the same kilns but under strict clan supervision.
From 鍋島 (Nabeshima, the name of the feudal domain) + 焼 (ware, pottery). The term refers to porcelain made for the Nabeshima clan.