A type of ceramic ware characterized by a porous body coated with a glossy glaze, typically made from clay and fired at high temperatures, often used for functional and decorative objects.
A broad category of handcrafted objects made from clay that are shaped and fired, including items with varying degrees of refinement, often distinguished from more delicate porcelain and coarser earthenware.
Artifacts created through the process of shaping and firing clay, historically significant in Japanese culture, especially during periods when craftsmanship and trade influenced pottery styles.
Traditional Japanese ceramic pieces produced using techniques such as wheel-throwing and high-temperature kiln firing, often reflecting regional styles and historical influences from neighboring cultures.
Example:
陶器は火で焼かれた。
A type of earthenware created by shaping clay or powdered stone, applying a glaze, and then firing it, typically featuring some level of water absorption and a glossy finish. This category includes a variety of ceramic forms, including less refined earthenware and fine porcelain.
Historical pottery that originated during Japan's Kofun period through to the Heian period, characterized by the use of a potter's wheel and high-temperature kiln firing processes, producing dense, dark-colored clay vessels primarily made by artisans who migrated from Korea.