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Seto yaki(瀬戸焼)

せとやき Seto Ware

Seto yaki(瀬戸焼)

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Alone among medieval Japanese kilns it used glaze, and its name became the common Japanese word for pottery itself.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreCrafts / Ceramics
City / townSeto
Founded / openedHeian period
Area in the prefectureOwari

FAQ

Where is Seto Ware?
It is in Seto, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Seto Ware?
Alone among medieval Japanese kilns it used glaze, and its name became the common Japanese word for pottery itself. The focus is crafts and ceramics.
When was Seto Ware established?
It dates from the Heian period.

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