Japan: Gen-emon Kiln; Arita; Kyushu.

Arita's Gen-emon kiln was first established in 1753 and has throughout its long history produced beautiful porcelain in the 'Old Imari' style.

Imari ware is a Western term for a brightly-coloured style of Arita ware Japanese export porcelain made in the area of Arita; in the former Hizen Province; northwestern Kyushu. They were exported to Europe in large quantities; especially between the second half of the 17th century and the first half of the 18th century.