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Koishiwara Ware

Fukuoka · Tōhō · Art & Crafts

Japanese name: 小石原焼

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Koishiwara Ware
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WHAT TO DOKoishiwara Ware

Its chatter-marked surfaces are cut by holding a blade to the spinning pot; Yanagi held it up as the model of useful beauty.

WHEREFukuoka

Chikugo · Tōhō

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Its chatter-marked surfaces are cut by holding a blade to the spinning pot; Yanagi held it up as the model of useful beauty.

About this place

Koishiwara ware (小石原焼, Koishiwara-yaki), formerly known as Nakano ware, is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally from Koishiwara, Fukuoka Prefecture in western Japan. Koishiwara ware consists of utility vessels such as bowls, plates, and tea cups. The style is often slipware.

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Key facts

Founded / opened:1682 Highlights / collection:Tobi-kanna (chatter marks), Hakeme brush marks, Uchi-hakeme (struck brush marks) Genre:Crafts and ceramics, Mingei (folk crafts)

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