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Kaga inlay（加賀象嵌）
かがぞうがん Kaga Inlay
Gold and silver hammered into cut iron, a technique born on armour and now turned to jewellery.
| Type | Workshop or kiln |
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| Genre | Metalwork |
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| City / town | Kanazawa |
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| Area in the prefecture | Kanazawa |
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FAQ
- Where is Kaga Inlay?
- It is in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
- What can I see at Kaga Inlay?
- Gold and silver hammered into cut iron, a technique born on armour and now turned to jewellery. The focus is metalwork.
- When was Kaga Inlay established?
- It dates from the 1600s.
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