Izumo pottery (Rakuzan pottery) 出雲焼 (楽山焼) – Dictionary of
Izumo pottery (Rakuzan pottery) 出雲焼 (楽山焼) This type of earthenware from Matsue, Shimane originated when the Hagi ware potter Kurasaki Gonbei started a kiln in 1677 at the request of Matsudaira Tsunataka, the 2 nd generation feudal lord of the Matsudaira clan. This kiln lasted until the 4 th generation, after which it was abolished.