Aka-e (Jap.)

"Aka-e" is a Japanese term meaning "red painting" and is referring to over-glaze enameled decoration. Japanese aka-e was originally influenced by Chinese over-glaze enamel decoration from the late Ming dynasty periods of Jiajing, Wanli and Tianqi. The Japanese wares of Imari, Arita, Kakiemon, Nabeshima, and Kutani are well known for aka-e. See also: Wucai

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