Over the years from 2005 to now (2025) I have visited museums and kiln sites.
Dresden
I visited Dresden, Germany in February 2019.
The collection of antique Japanese and Chinese porcelains were displayed in the Japanese Palace in the Dresden castle. The castle was once residence of the electors (1547- 1806). the kings of Saxony (1806-1918). and the kings of Porland (1697-.1763). The original castle was built around 1200. After the major fire in 1701, the castle was rebuilt by Augustus II the Strong. and the collection rooms were added to the castle.Most of the castle buildings were destroyed in the bombing of Dresden in February 1945 during the World War II, but the contents of the collections in the palace were saved, and the extensive rare collections of porcelain room was restored in the castle.
Sanda
I visited Sanda porcelain kiln site in the fall of 2924.
Sanda Myojin kiln site is one of the several kiln sites located in the city of Sanda, Hyogo prefecture in Japan. The kiln operated from the late Edo period, 1799 until early Showa period (1936-1944). It produced celadon ware, blue and white ware, enamel color ware and white ware. Among their products, especially the celadon ware achieved the highest quality and reputation.
Kutani
I visited Kutani museums in the different areas in Ishikawa prefecture.
Kutani porcelain was known to be produced during the early Edo Period in Ishikawa prefecture in Japan. Later, in the late Edo period, the same style of the early porcelain was re-made by Yoshidaya in Kaga. The region grew over the years to become one of the major ceramic makers in Japan. Ishikawa prefecture was called Kaga under the Edo feudal system, and it was owned by Madeda Lords.
Salem
I visited Salem in October 2015.
Salem, historic seaport town in Massachusetts, had vital maritime activities since mid to late 18th century until later 19th century. The Peabody Essex Museum founded in Salem as the East India Society in 1799. The museum is known for its large collection of Chinese and Japanese porcelain among others. The picture (right) is a replica of Friendship, a cargo ship built in Salem in 1797 for international trade.
