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Iwamiyaki(石見焼)

いわみやき Sekishu Ware

Great water jars fired so hard they resist salt and acid, sold to kitchens and pickling sheds all over Japan.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreCrafts / Ceramics
City / townGotsu
Area in the prefectureIwami

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Where is Sekishu Ware?
It is in Gōtsu, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Sekishu Ware?
Great water jars fired so hard they resist salt and acid, sold to kitchens and pickling sheds all over Japan. The focus is crafts and ceramics.
When was Sekishu Ware established?
It dates from the 1760s.

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