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[14] The world of Odawara Hojo family seen through earthen wares

Kawarake is an earthen clay pottery which was used in ritual ceremonies and feasts. Kawarake made in the Kanto area is mostly wheel made, but Odawara Hojo family used hand made kawarake, which was made with techniques used in Kyoto. These hand made kawarake were important good as the “Odawaramono” in their territory.