Etymology

Iga ware

Today it means: pottery or earthenware from the Iga region (now called Maruhashira) from the early 17th century, noted for its combination of glazed and unglazed surfaces, asymmetrical shapes, and characteristic scorching. Full definition →

Japanese 伊賀焼
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  1. Japanese · calque of伊賀焼
  2. English todayIga ware

Calque of Japanese 伊賀焼 (Iga-yaki).

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