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Itsukushima Shrine sand, Miyajima osuna ware

Photo by Okamoto Akinori

Art Research Center, Ritsumeikan University

Art Research Center, Ritsumeikan University
Kyoto, Japan

After prayers at the shrine, the bestowed sand is added bit by bit to the clay during kneading. The size of the grains of sand are varied in line with the characteristics of the clay being used. In this series, fine grains are used. The clay used is mainly from Saijo Cho, Higashihiroshima City.

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  • Title: Itsukushima Shrine sand, Miyajima osuna ware
  • Creator: Photo by Okamoto Akinori
Art Research Center, Ritsumeikan University

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