is a type of
Japanese pottery
, is one of the oldest Japanese crafts and art forms, dating back to the Neolithic period. Kilns have produced earthenware, pottery, stoneware, glazed pottery, glazed stoneware, porcelain, and blue-and-white ware. Japan has an exceptionally ...
traditionally made in
Matsuyama, Ehime
270px, Matsuyama City Hall
270px, Ehime Prefectural Capital Building
is the capital city of Ehime Prefecture on the island of Shikoku in Japan and also Shikoku's largest city. , the city had an estimated population of 505,948 in 243541 househo ...
prefecture.
A little
red-clawed crab (赤手蟹 ''akategani'') peeking out of the sides of the vessel is the trademark.
References
External links
* http://otokuinfomation.web.fc2.com/blog/index5675.html
Culture in Ehime Prefecture
Japanese pottery
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