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Owari cloisonne（尾張七宝）

おわりしっぽう Owari Cloisonne

Owari cloisonne（尾張七宝）

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Silver wires outline the design on copper before the enamel is laid in; Meiji exports made it famous worldwide.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreMetalwork / Crafts / Ceramics
City / townAma
Area in the prefectureOwari

FAQ

Where is Owari Cloisonne?
It is in Ama, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Owari Cloisonne?
Silver wires outline the design on copper before the enamel is laid in; Meiji exports made it famous worldwide. The focus is metalwork, crafts and ceramics.
When was Owari Cloisonne established?
It dates from the 1830s.

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