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Shimazu Patronage of Craft

Kagoshima · Kagoshima · Art & Crafts

Japanese name: 島津家の茶と工芸の庇護

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WHAT TO DOShimazu Patronage of Craft

The lords set pottery, glass and metal workshops in their own castle town and directed them personally.

WHEREKagoshima

Kagoshima · Kagoshima

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The lords set pottery, glass and metal workshops in their own castle town and directed them personally.

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Founded / opened:Edo period Highlights / collection:Establishment of an official kiln, Glass and metalwork studios Genre:Crafts and ceramics, Metalwork

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