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Kyo ware and Kiyomizu ware(京焼・清水焼)

きょうやききよみずやき Kyo Ware and Kiyomizu Ware

Kyo ware and Kiyomizu ware(京焼・清水焼)

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Not tied to local clay: materials were brought in from everywhere to meet each commission, which is why the styles multiplied.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreCrafts / Ceramics
City / townKyoto
Area in the prefectureKyoto City

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Where is Kyo Ware and Kiyomizu Ware?
It is in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Kyo Ware and Kiyomizu Ware?
Not tied to local clay: materials were brought in from everywhere to meet each commission, which is why the styles multiplied. The focus is crafts and ceramics.
When was Kyo Ware and Kiyomizu Ware established?
It dates from the 1600s.

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