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Ceramics

Satsuma Pottery

Satsuma pottery from Kagoshima encompasses both the creamy crackle-glaze white ware and bold black ware traditions. Historically exported to the West during the Meiji era.

Japanese Name薩摩焼
CategoryCeramics
PrefectureKagoshima Prefecture (鹿児島県)
Region鹿児島市、指宿市、日置市 (鹿児島市、指宿市、日置市)
Main Products食器、茶器、花器、酒器、装飾品
DesignatedJanuary 30, 2002