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Tosa Coral Carving

Kochi · Kochi · Art & Crafts

Japanese name: 土佐の珊瑚細工

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Tosa Coral Carving
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WHAT TO DOTosa Coral Carving

Red coral from these waters, carved over months by hands working a material that shatters if pushed.

WHEREKochi

Central · Kochi

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Overview

Red coral from these waters, carved over months by hands working a material that shatters if pushed.

About this place

Precious coral, or red coral, is the common name given to a genus of marine corals, Corallium. The distinguishing characteristic of precious corals is their durable and intensely colored red or pink-orange skeleton, which is used for making jewelry.

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Key facts

Founded / opened：1800s Highlights / collection：Red coral carving, Division of labour between carving and polishing Genre：Crafts and ceramics, Sculpture

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