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A shippo-yaki vase with roses, one of the best examples of Japanese ceramics.

Japanese Ceramics: The Alluring Wares of Shippo Yaki

Imagine holding a small dish that glows as if sunlight is trapped inside it. This perfect example of Japanese ceramics resembles glass, with its colors deep and luminous, outlined with threads of silver. That’s the magic of shippo yaki.