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Koshu crystal and precious stone work（甲州水晶貴石細工）

こうしゅうすいしょうきせきざいく Koshu Crystal Carving

Crystal from the local gorge carved and polished by hand; the stone ran out but the skill founded a jewellery industry.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreCrafts / Ceramics / Sculpture
City / townKofu
Area in the prefectureKuninaka

FAQ

Where is Koshu Crystal Carving?
It is in Kōfu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Koshu Crystal Carving?
Crystal from the local gorge carved and polished by hand; the stone ran out but the skill founded a jewellery industry. The focus is crafts and ceramics, sculpture.
When was Koshu Crystal Carving established?
It dates from the 1830s.

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Official site：https://www.pref.yamanashi.jp/shouko/kogyo/densan/suisyo_01.html

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