Shigaraki ware

Shigaraki stoneware jar with natural brown and yellow glaze, Muromachi period, early 15th century
Shigaraki glazed stoneware, Momoyama period (1573–1615)
Shigaraki Jar h55.5cm, 16th century
Shigaraki modern tanuki figure

Shigaraki ware (信楽焼) is a type of stoneware pottery made in Shigaraki area, Japan. The kiln is one of the Six Ancient Kilns in Japan. Although figures representing the tanuki are a popular product included as Shigaraki ware, the kiln and local pottery tradition has a long history.