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Yokkaichi Banko Pottery

Distinctive stoneware from Yokkaichi, Mie, prized for its unglazed purple clay teapots that are excellent heat conductors, making them favorites for brewing tea.

Japanese Name四日市萬古焼
CategoryCeramics
PrefectureMie Prefecture (三重県)
Region四日市市、桑名市、鈴鹿市、いなべ市、員弁郡東員町、三重郡菰野町、朝日町、川越町 (四日市市、桑名市、鈴鹿市、いなべ市、員弁郡東員町、三重郡菰野町、朝日町、川越町)
Main Products急須、茶器、花器、酒器、室内置物
DesignatedJanuary 12, 1979