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Hirado Shozan

Mikawachi, Sasebo (historic Hirado ware)

What Hirado Shozan is known for

Hirado Shozan works in the imperial-kiln tradition of Mikawachi ware, specializing in blue-and-white underglaze and pure white porcelain, including the karako child figures that were a Hirado-domain specialty. The kiln in Mikawachi keeps a workshop and gallery where the throwing and painting can be watched.

Best for — Blue-and-white Hirado porcelain

Mikawachi, Nagasaki

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