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	'''Banko ware''' (Japanese: 萬古焼, '''Banko-yaki''') is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally produced in and around Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, Japan. It is best known for its durable stoneware teapots, cooking vessels, and tableware. Banko ware is often characterized by its purplish-brown clay, heat resistance, and utilitarian yet refined design.		'''Banko ware''' (Japanese: 萬古焼, '''Banko-yaki''') is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally produced in and around Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, Japan. It is best known for its durable stoneware teapots, cooking vessels, and tableware. Banko ware is often characterized by its purplish-brown clay, heat resistance, and utilitarian yet refined design.

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	== History ==		== History ==
	Banko ware originated in the early 18th century during the Edo period. It is said to have been founded by Nunami Rozan (沼波弄山, 1718–1777), a merchant from Matsusaka who promoted the creation of pottery marked with the seal “Banko Fueki” (萬古不易), meaning “everlasting.” After a temporary decline, the tradition was revived in the 19th century in the Yokkaichi region, which remains its production center today.		Banko ware originated in the early 18th century during the Edo period. It is said to have been founded by Nunami Rozan (沼波弄山, 1718–1777), a merchant from Matsusaka who promoted the creation of pottery marked with the seal “Banko Fueki” (萬古不易), meaning “everlasting.” After a temporary decline, the tradition was revived in the 19th century in the Yokkaichi region, which remains its production center today.

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	== Characteristics ==		== Characteristics ==
	* '''Material''' – Typically made from local clay with a distinct purplish hue.		* '''Material''' – Typically made from local clay with a distinct purplish hue.
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	* '''Products''' – Commonly produced items include teapots (急須, ''kyūsu''), donabe (土鍋, earthenware cooking pots), cups, and plates.		* '''Products''' – Commonly produced items include teapots (急須, ''kyūsu''), donabe (土鍋, earthenware cooking pots), cups, and plates.

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	== Modern production ==		== Modern production ==
	Today Banko ware is one of the representative traditional crafts of Mie Prefecture and is protected as a designated traditional craft of Japan. Yokkaichi continues to serve as the main hub of production, where both artisans and larger ceramic manufacturers produce a wide variety of kitchenware, maintaining its reputation for practicality and durability.		Today Banko ware is one of the representative traditional crafts of Mie Prefecture and is protected as a designated traditional craft of Japan. Yokkaichi continues to serve as the main hub of production, where both artisans and larger ceramic manufacturers produce a wide variety of kitchenware, maintaining its reputation for practicality and durability.

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	* Mie Prefecture Tourism Board. [https://www.kankomie.or.jp/en/report/detail_377.html "Banko Ware – Traditional Pottery of Yokkaichi"].		* Mie Prefecture Tourism Board. [https://www.kankomie.or.jp/en/report/detail_377.html "Banko Ware – Traditional Pottery of Yokkaichi"].

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	'''Banko ware''' (Japanese: 萬古焼, '''Banko-yaki''') is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally produced in and around Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, Japan. It is best known for its durable stoneware teapots, cooking vessels, and tableware. Banko ware is often characterized by its purplish-brown clay, heat resistance, and utilitarian yet refined design.		'''Banko ware''' (Japanese: 萬古焼, '''Banko-yaki''') is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally produced in and around Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, Japan. It is best known for its durable stoneware teapots, cooking vessels, and tableware. Banko ware is often characterized by its purplish-brown clay, heat resistance, and utilitarian yet refined design.

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
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	* [[Tokoname ware]]		* [[Tokoname ware]]
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	* Mie Prefecture Tourism Board. [https://www.kankomie.or.jp/en/report/detail_377.html "Banko Ware – Traditional Pottery of Yokkaichi"].		* Mie Prefecture Tourism Board. [https://www.kankomie.or.jp/en/report/detail_377.html "Banko Ware – Traditional Pottery of Yokkaichi"].
	* Nippon.com. [https://www.nippon.com/en/features/jg00070/ "Banko Ware: Mie Prefecture’s Clay Cooking Vessels"].		* Nippon.com. [https://www.nippon.com/en/features/jg00070/ "Banko Ware: Mie Prefecture’s Clay Cooking Vessels"].

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	'''Banko ware''' (Japanese: 萬古焼, '''Banko-yaki''') is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally produced in and around Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, Japan. It is best known for its durable stoneware teapots, cooking vessels, and tableware. Banko ware is often characterized by its purplish-brown clay, heat resistance, and utilitarian yet refined design.		'''Banko ware''' (Japanese: 萬古焼, '''Banko-yaki''') is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally produced in and around Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, Japan. It is best known for its durable stoneware teapots, cooking vessels, and tableware. Banko ware is often characterized by its purplish-brown clay, heat resistance, and utilitarian yet refined design.

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	[[File:~~Banko_ware~~.~~png~~\|thumb\|~~250\|Banko ware teapot, Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, Japan, 19th–20th century.~~		[[File:MET_15913.jpg\|thumb\|300px]]
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	'''Banko ware''' (Japanese: 萬古焼, '''Banko-yaki''') is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally produced in and around Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, Japan. It is best known for its durable stoneware teapots, cooking vessels, and tableware. Banko ware is often characterized by its purplish-brown clay, heat resistance, and utilitarian yet refined design.		'''Banko ware''' (Japanese: 萬古焼, '''Banko-yaki''') is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally produced in and around Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, Japan. It is best known for its durable stoneware teapots, cooking vessels, and tableware. Banko ware is often characterized by its purplish-brown clay, heat resistance, and utilitarian yet refined design.

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[[File:Banko_ware.png|thumb|250|Banko ware teapot, Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, Japan, 19th–20th century.
Stoneware with natural clay finish, exemplifying the heat-resistant properties and understated elegance of Banko ware ceramics.]]
'''Banko ware''' (Japanese: 萬古焼, '''Banko-yaki''') is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally produced in and around Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, Japan. It is best known for its durable stoneware teapots, cooking vessels, and tableware. Banko ware is often characterized by its purplish-brown clay, heat resistance, and utilitarian yet refined design.

== History ==
Banko ware originated in the early 18th century during the Edo period. It is said to have been founded by Nunami Rozan (沼波弄山, 1718–1777), a merchant from Matsusaka who promoted the creation of pottery marked with the seal “Banko Fueki” (萬古不易), meaning “everlasting.” After a temporary decline, the tradition was revived in the 19th century in the Yokkaichi region, which remains its production center today.

== Characteristics ==
* '''Material''' – Typically made from local clay with a distinct purplish hue.
* '''Heat resistance''' – Especially valued for cookware and teapots, as the clay retains and distributes heat evenly.
* '''Glazing and decoration''' – Often unglazed or minimally decorated, giving it a natural and rustic appearance.
* '''Products''' – Commonly produced items include teapots (急須, ''kyūsu''), donabe (土鍋, earthenware cooking pots), cups, and plates.

== Modern production ==
Today Banko ware is one of the representative traditional crafts of Mie Prefecture and is protected as a designated traditional craft of Japan. Yokkaichi continues to serve as the main hub of production, where both artisans and larger ceramic manufacturers produce a wide variety of kitchenware, maintaining its reputation for practicality and durability.

== See also ==
* [[Japanese pottery and porcelain]]
* [[Tokoname ware]]
* [[Shigaraki ware]]
* [[Mino ware]]

== References ==
* Mie Prefecture Tourism Board. [https://www.kankomie.or.jp/en/report/detail_377.html "Banko Ware – Traditional Pottery of Yokkaichi"].
* Nippon.com. [https://www.nippon.com/en/features/jg00070/ "Banko Ware: Mie Prefecture’s Clay Cooking Vessels"].
* Japan National Tourism Organization. [https://www.japan.travel/en/uk/inspiration/pottery-in-japan/ "Pottery in Japan"].

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