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Shodai ware（小代焼）

しょうだいやき Shodai Ware

Shodai ware（小代焼）

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White straw-ash glaze ladled over a dark iron body - a kiln the Hosokawa lords opened with Korean potters.

Type	Workshop or kiln
Genre	Crafts / Ceramics
Area in the prefecture	Kumamoto

FAQ

Where is Shodai Ware?: It is in Arao, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Shodai Ware?: White straw-ash glaze ladled over a dark iron body - a kiln the Hosokawa lords opened with Korean potters. The focus is crafts and ceramics.
When was Shodai Ware established?: It dates from 1632.

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https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/小代焼

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