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Bizen Ware

One of Japan's most celebrated ancient kiln traditions, Bizen pottery from Okayama is fired without glaze in wood-burning kilns for up to two weeks. The result is earthy, unique surfaces shaped by flame, ash, and time.

Japanese Name備前焼
CategoryCeramics
PrefectureOkayama Prefecture (岡山県)
Region備前市、岡山市、瀬戸内市 (備前市、岡山市、瀬戸内市)
Main Products食器、酒器、茶器、花器、置物
DesignatedNovember 1, 1982