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Echizen Ware

Fukui · Echizen · Art & Crafts

Japanese name: 越前焼

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WHAT TO DOEchizen Ware

One of Japan's six ancient kilns; unglazed, its surface coloured only by falling ash, and once shipped all along the north coast.

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Reihoku · Echizen

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One of Japan's six ancient kilns; unglazed, its surface coloured only by falling ash, and once shipped all along the north coast.

About this place

Echizen ware (越前焼, Echizen-yaki) is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally produced in Echizen, Odacho and Miyazaki Fukui Prefecture. It is considered one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan. The Echizen Pottery Village showcases a wide variety of this pottery style.

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Key facts

Founded / opened:12th century Highlights / collection:Unglazed yakishime, Large jars Genre:Crafts and ceramics

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