Oibora-Asakura Sue Ware Kiln Site
Oibora-Asakura Sue Ware Kiln Site (老洞・朝倉須恵器窯跡, Oibora-Asakura sueki kama ato) is an archaeological site containing la group of Nara period kilns located in what is now part of the city of Gifu in the Chubu region of Japan. The site was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1979.[1]
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| Location | Gifu, Gifu, Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Chubu region |
| Coordinates | 35°26′43″N 136°50′55″E |
| History | |
| Periods | Nara period |
| Site notes | |
| Ownership | National Historic Site |
| Public access | Yes |
Overview
Ancient Mino Province was a major center for the manufacturing of Sue pottery from before the Nara period, and numerous ruins of ancient kilns have been found in the area around the border of the modern cities of Gifu, Toki and Kakamigahara . The Oibora-Asakura site is located on the southern slopes of the Suwa Mountains, near the Nagara River. The site dates from the latter half of the 7th century to the early 8th century and the remains of three kilns have thus far been discovered, along with over 70,000 shards, some of which are stamped or painted with the words "Mino".
Some of the Sue pottery made at this site has been discovered at various locations around Japan, including the site of the Heijō Palace in Nara, Ise Shrine in Mie prefecture and the Mino Kokubun-ji ruins.
References
- "老洞・朝倉須恵器窯跡" [Oibora-Asakura sueki kama ato] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs.
External links
- Gifu Prefecture home page (in Japanese)