Gyokusendō
Gyokusendō was founded in 1816 in Tsubame in Niigata Prefecture. For over 200 years the family-run workshop has produced hand-hammered tsuiki copperware. The tsuiki metalworking technique of Gyokusendō is designated an Intangible Cultural Property by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs.
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Video Stories | Biology of Metal: Exhibition Legacy
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Recorded Events | Gyokusendō: Workshop Visit & Conversation
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