This is a kiln in Awataguchi, Kyoto that Osaki Kyubei operated from the Bakumatsu to the Meiji era.
At first, it mainly produced painted ceramics, such as patterns of painted plants and flowers, that were unique to Awata ware, but once the Meiji era began, it started to engage in overseas trading with Kinkozan and Obiyama. In addition, when the Kyoto Prefectural Government established an office to encourage industry and promoted the research and improvement of various handicrafts, Osaki Kyubei incorporated cloisonne techniques into his company to produce ceramics and cloisonne ware to be sold overseas.
For cloisonne ware, he started the Kyoto Shippo Company and employed Namikawa Yasuyuki, Inaba Shichiho (present-day Inaba Shippo Shop), and other artists for production.
