Just as European porcelain, now famous brands, rose to prominence through the discovery of mineral veins like kaolin and by imitating the ceramics of Jingdezhen in China and Hizen (Arita), Kutani ware also shares a similar history. It was established through the discovery of porcelain ore in Kutani village's Kanayama and by the order of the Kaga feudal lord to send people to Hizen to learn the red-painted techniques perfected by Sakaida Kakiemon. The early works are also called "Ko-Kutani," and their characteristics include being "semi-pottery, semi-porcelain," appearing as both porcelain and pottery, and using the so-called Kutani Gosai (five colors) of navy blue, purple, yellow, green, and red in the painting. Inoue Tougendou Originally a pottery merchant, it was a workshop that produced excellent products by employing skilled potters and painters. It was established in 1877 (Meiji 10). With the Enuma region as its sales base, it gained many customers and retailers in the Keihan area, becoming the leading pottery merchant in the Enuma region around 1905 (Meiji 38). Its characteristic is that it researches famous colored-painted masterpieces from various parts of Japan, mainly Imari and Kyo-yaki, and incorporates their characteristics into its products. History of Inoue Tougendou Enuma Kutani Inoue Tougendou utilized the skills of its painters and produced fine products in the Ko-Kutani style, Hachiro-de style, and Imari style. Kutani ware, Aode Kutani, Inoue Tougendou, gourd, flower vase, vase, sake vessel, tokkuri (sake bottle), with original box, hexagonal gourd, Kakufuku mark, a work with beautiful floral designs. The product has no scratches, cracks, or breaks. Material: Porcelain Height: 25.5cm, Body diameter: 11.3cm