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Mumyoi ware（無名異焼）

むみょういやき Mumyoi Ware

Mumyoi ware（無名異焼）

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Made from iron-rich earth taken from the gold mine, fired so hard the pots ring like metal.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreCrafts / Ceramics
City / townSado
Area in the prefectureSado

FAQ

Where is Mumyoi Ware?
It is in Sado, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Mumyoi Ware?
Made from iron-rich earth taken from the gold mine, fired so hard the pots ring like metal. The focus is crafts and ceramics.
When was Mumyoi Ware established?
It dates from 1819.

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