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Amakusa Ceramics

Amakusa ceramics from Kumamoto use locally sourced silica stone to produce a pure white porcelain body. Fired on the Amakusa islands since the 17th century.

Japanese Name天草陶磁器
CategoryCeramics
PrefectureKumamoto Prefecture (熊本県)
Region本渡市、上天草市、天草郡苓北町、天草市 (本渡市、上天草市、天草郡苓北町、天草市)
Main Products茶器、花器、食器、装飾品
DesignatedMarch 17, 2003