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[Ichiyougama's Mortar]

Counted as one of the Six Ancient Kilns in Japan, it is a Bizen ware with a 1000-year history.

Created without glazing, utilizing local potter's clay for soil making and 10 tons of Japanese red pine's split wood for a 10-days-long burning in a kiln after molding with potter's wheel.

It is natural and traditional pottery created with precious materials and a long time.
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