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Porcelain Stone Quarries of Amakusa

Kumamoto · Amakusa · Contemporary Art

Japanese name: 天草の陶石採掘場

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WHAT TO DOPorcelain Stone Quarries of Amakusa

White quarry faces cut into the hills; the porcelain of Arita is made of stone carried away from here.

WHEREKumamoto

Amakusa · Amakusa

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White quarry faces cut into the hills; the porcelain of Arita is made of stone carried away from here.

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Founded / opened:1600s Highlights / collection:Quarry remains of white rock face, Cross-section of a cut-away mountain Genre:Outdoor art and land art, Crafts and ceramics

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