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​Arita ware

Arita Ware: Japan’s First Porcelain Tradition

Arita ware (Arita-yaki, 有田焼) is Japan’s first porcelain, originating in Arita, a town in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu. The production of Arita ware began in 1616, marking a pivotal moment in Japanese ceramics history.

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