| 释义 |
Imari|ɪˈmɑːrɪ|
The name of a town in the north-west of the Japanese island of Kyushu, used attrib. and ellipt. to denote a type of Hizen porcelain.
1875–80Audsley & Bowes Keramic Art Japan I. 5 The productions of these numerous factories are usually exported from the seaport of Imari, and are therefore commonly known as Imari ware. 1878J. J. Young Ceramic Art vi. 175 The chief kinds of [Japanese] porcelain are the Hizen (also called Imari and Arita), [etc.]. 1890B. H. Chamberlain Things Japanese 284 The second variety of Kutani ware may often be mistaken for ‘old Japan’ (i.e., Imari porcelain). 1902Encycl. Brit. XXIX. 725/1 In the term ‘Hizen porcelains’ are included not merely the richly decorated Imari ware—the ‘Old Japan’ of Western collectors [etc.]. 1954H. Garner Oriental Blue & White 63 The so-called ‘Old Imari’ wares. 1954G. Savage Porcelain 43 The Imari style is also Japanese, and was based on native textiles and brocades. 1969Guardian 16 July 18/2 Japanese Kakiemon and Imari patterns were copied at Canton for shipment to Europe. 1970Ashmolean Mus. Rep. Visitors 1969 47 Oil jug, Japanese export Imari porcelain, overglazed in red and gold. 1971Times 5 Apr. 14/5 Delicate [chamber] pots in Imari porcelain and Wedgwood. |