Osaka Naniwa Suzuki :Pewter/Tin Ware
March 08, 2017Tin is a very soft metal, making it hard to craft by machining. Therefore most of the crafting steps of suzuki (Japanese pewter /tin ware) must be done manually. After casting, the individual pieces are turned on lathes to shape and polish.
Since ancient times, suzuki were created, including religious ceremonial decanters and ‘sakaki’ (sacred evergreen) stands, as well as tea canisters and saucers. Initially, suzuki was enjoyed only by limited groups of people, such as those in the imperial court, but during the Edo period (17-19c), they began to be used in general public as well.
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Osaka Naniwa Suzuki :Pewter/Tin Ware
Translated by:Emi Yagasaki,reviewed by Misa Imanaka
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