1. Plural of Kakiemon; Japanese porcelain or pottery decorated in a distinctive style with colored enamels, typically featuring asymmetrical designs of flowers, birds, and landscapes on a white or pale ground.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to the specific Japanese ceramic tradition; Named after the Kakiemon family of potters in Arita, Japan; Collectible and historically significant in decorative arts

Examples

• The museum's collection includes several fine kakiemons from the 17th century.
• Kakiemons are highly prized by collectors of Asian ceramics.
• The delicate kakiemons on display featured traditional Japanese motifs.
• European aristocrats in the 18th century coveted kakiemons for their refined beauty.
• The auction house estimated the kakiemons would fetch a significant price.