Awata ware explained

is a type of Japanese pottery that is a form of Kyō ware from Kyoto.[1]

It is related to other Kyō wares such as Mizoro ware and Kiyomizu ware, but denotes the kiln it originates from. The origin lies in the Awataguchi area of Kyoto.[2] Awata kilns also produced Satsuma ware at one point.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kyoware Rakuware/History of Japanese pottery and porcelain. history-porcelain-japan.com. 2019-11-10.
  2. Web site: Kyoto Ceramic Center. Kyoto Ceramic Art Association Official Shop and Gallery. en. 2019-11-10.
  3. Web site: Japanese Satsuma Pottery. gotheborg.com. 2019-11-10.

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