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The Seven Changes of Hagi

Yamaguchi · Hagi · Art & Crafts

Japanese name: 萩の七化けと使い育てる器

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The Seven Changes of Hagi
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WHAT TO DOThe Seven Changes of Hagi

Tea seeps into the crazing and the colour keeps changing - the maker does not decide when the bowl is finished.

WHEREYamaguchi

Kitaura (Hagi) · Hagi

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Overview

Tea seeps into the crazing and the colour keeps changing - the maker does not decide when the bowl is finished.

About this place

Hagi ware (萩焼, Hagi-yaki) is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally originated from the town of Hagi, Yamaguchi, in the former Nagato Province.

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Key facts

Founded / opened：Edo period Highlights / collection：Tea stains in through the crazing, Colour changes the more it is used Genre：Crafts and ceramics

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