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Mikawachi ware（三川内焼）

みかわちやき Mikawachi Ware

Mikawachi ware（三川内焼）

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The Hirado domain kiln, known for Chinese children painted in blue and for pierced openwork carved into the body.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreCrafts / Ceramics
City / townSasebo
Area in the prefectureSasebo and the north

FAQ

Where is Mikawachi Ware?
It is in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Mikawachi Ware?
The Hirado domain kiln, known for Chinese children painted in blue and for pierced openwork carved into the body. The focus is crafts and ceramics.
When was Mikawachi Ware established?
It dates from the 1600s.

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