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Raku Pottery

Dating back to 1580 when it was first thought to have been produced by the potter Chojiro, Raku pottery is synonymous with drinking tea as...

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Kutani Ware from Ishikawa Prefecture

The sight of elegant designs in muted colours on bright white pieces is often how people can recognize Japanese ceramics, yet not all of them...

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Bizen Japanese Ceramics

Bizen Japanese ceramics, a unique art form with roots tracing back over a thousand years, originate from Bizen, Okayama Prefecture. Known for their rustic and...

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Mishima Japanese Ceramics

Most styles of Japanes pottery are named solely after the city or area that they are made. However, Mishima is named after the slip-inlay that...

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Tokoname Japanese Ceramics

Named after the City of Tokoname, which is one of The Six Ancient Kilns of Japan, Tokoname pottery dates back to more than 900 years...

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The Diversity Of Ceramics

Ceramics have been a part of human culture for thousands of years, with each region developing its own distinct styles and techniques. From the intricate...

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Imari Japanese Ceramics

The town of Arita, in the former Hizen Province of Japan, is where Imari pottery originated and is still made to the present day. Imari pottery...

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