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Bizen ware（備前焼）

びぜんやき Bizen Ware

Bizen ware（備前焼）

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The oldest of the six ancient kilns: no glaze, no painting - only what ash, flame and straw leave on the clay.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreCrafts / Ceramics
City / townBizen
Founded / openedKofun period
Area in the prefectureBizen

FAQ

Where is Bizen Ware?
It is in Bizen, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Bizen Ware?
The oldest of the six ancient kilns: no glaze, no painting - only what ash, flame and straw leave on the clay. The focus is crafts and ceramics.
When was Bizen Ware established?
It dates from the Kofun period.

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