# Iga ware

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. pottery or earthenware from the Iga region (now called Maruhashira) from the early 17th century, noted for its combination of glazed and unglazed surfaces, asymmetrical shapes, and characteristic scorching.

## Etymology
Calque of Japanese 伊賀焼 (Iga-yaki).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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