Tokoname

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Scope note
Refers to the style of ceramics produced from the early half of the 12th century to the first half of the 16th century, with some production continuing to the present. The style is characterized by strong, heavy wares, such as wide-mouth jars, bowls, and vases of dark reddish brown with a dark olive, natural ash glaze.
Tokoname
Accepted term: 13-May-2024