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Hirashimizu-yaki（平清水焼）
ひらしみずやき Hirashimizu Ware
Iron in the local clay speckles the celadon like a pear's skin - the earth itself becomes the pattern.
| Type | Workshop or kiln |
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| Genre | Crafts / Ceramics |
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| City / town | Yamagata |
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| Area in the prefecture | Murayama |
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FAQ
- Where is Hirashimizu Ware?
- It is in Yamagata, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
- What can I see at Hirashimizu Ware?
- Iron in the local clay speckles the celadon like a pear's skin - the earth itself becomes the pattern. The focus is crafts and ceramics.
- When was Hirashimizu Ware established?
- It dates from 1789.
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