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Kawai Kanjiro's House

Kyoto · Kyoto · Museums

Japanese name: 河井寬次郎記念館

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Kawai Kanjiro's House
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WHAT TO DOKawai Kanjiro's House

The potter designed his own house; wheel, kiln and furniture remain exactly as they were, work and life undivided.

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Kyoto City · Kyoto

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The potter designed his own house; wheel, kiln and furniture remain exactly as they were, work and life undivided.

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Founded / opened:1973 Architect / artist:Kanjiro Kawai Highlights / collection:Climbing kiln, Residence and studio he designed himself, Wood carving Genre:Crafts and ceramics, Mingei (folk crafts), Architecture

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