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Enzan Koshu Kurama Stone and stonework(塩山の甲州鞍馬石と石工)

えんざんのせっこう Stonemasons of Enzan

Stone that weathers to rust-red, quarried for gardens; the craft includes choosing and setting it, not only cutting.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreSculpture / Crafts / Ceramics
City / townKoshu
Founded / openedEdo period
Area in the prefectureKuninaka

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Where is Stonemasons of Enzan?
It is in Kōshū, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Stonemasons of Enzan?
Stone that weathers to rust-red, quarried for gardens; the craft includes choosing and setting it, not only cutting. The focus is sculpture, crafts and ceramics.
When was Stonemasons of Enzan established?
It dates from the Edo period.

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