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Type of Japanese pottery
Banko ware Okame female figurine, Edo period, 19th century

Banko ware (萬古焼, Banko-yaki) is a type of Japanese pottery (Stoneware) traditionally from Yokkaichi, Mie. It is therefore also known as Yokkaichi-Banko ware.

It is believed to have originated in the 18th century.

Most products are teacups, teapots, flower vases, and sake vessels.

References

  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2017-04-09. Retrieved 2016-08-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "Banko Pottery Center - Mie".

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