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Yamizo-nuri and Kijian

Ibaraki · · Art & Crafts

Japanese name: 八溝塗・器而庵

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Yamizo-nuri and Kijian
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WHAT TO DOYamizo-nuri and Kijian

Lacquerware of Yamizo. Local wood is used for the wooden base.

WHEREIbaraki

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Overview

Lacquerware of Yamizo. Local wood is used for the wooden base.

Verification notes

Maker confirmed from the prefectural crafts map.

Key facts

Field：Lacquerware, local timber

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craft.pref.ibaraki.jphttps://craft.pref.ibaraki.jp/dist/images/manufacturer/map.pdfpref.ibaraki.jphttps://www.pref.ibaraki.jp/shokorodo/sansei/

Information checked on: 2026-09-03

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