Kakiemon Family History

Green tea cups by Kakiemon XIII

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Only the eldest son inherits the family name and some special skills.

Kakiemon I (1596-1666)
Succeeded in putting red paint on white pottery. The red is a similar color to Kaki, which is a Japanese fruit. He named Kaki-emon.
Kakiemon II (1620-1661)
Kakiemon III (1622-1672)
Kakiemon IV (1641-1679)
Kakiemon V (1660-1691)
Kakiemon VI (1690-1735)
Kakiemon VII (1711-1764)
Nigoshide disappeared
Kakiemon VIII (1734-1781)
Kakiemon IX (1776-1836)
Kakiemon X (1805-1860)
Kakiemon XI (1845-1917)
Kakiemon XII (1878-1963)
Nigoshide was reproduced in 1953.
Kakiemon XIII (1906-1982)
Designated as an important intangible cultural treasure of Japan in March 1971.
Kakiemon XIV (1934-now)
Designated a Living National Treasure of pottery painting in July 2001.


Early Kakiemon is from Kakiemon I to Kakiemon IV.
Middle Kakiemon is from Kakiemon V to Kakiemon VII.
Late Kakiemon is from Kakiemon VIII to Kakiemon X.
Modern Kakiemon is from Kakiemon XI to Kakiemon XIV.