kakiemon

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 柿右衛門様式 (Kakiemon yōshiki, literally “Kakiemon style”). Named after Sakaida Kakiemon (1596-1666), who initially developed the technique.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌkɑkiˈeɪmɒn/

Noun

kakiemon (uncountable)

1. Japanese porcelain wares featuring enamel decoration.