Amakusa Tojiki: Amakusa ware
July 13, 2016Aamakusa ware is a generic term of pottery and porcelain items which are baked in the Amakusa region of Kumamoto prefecture (Southern Japan).
The name of Amakusa ware was newly applied when the ware was nationally designated as a traditional craft product. Amakusa ware is mainly produced in four main regions, based on which they are named: Uchida-sarayama ware, Takahama ware, Mizuno-daira ware and Maruo ware, respectively. The porcelain is made by Amakusa porcelain stone of high purity and good quality.
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Amakusa Tojiki: Amakusa ware
Reviewed by Tomoko Yamamoto
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