Pre-war Showa (1926–1945) Japanese ceramics — a period that saw the maturation of the Mingei movement, Hamada Shōji and Kawai Kanjirō's studio works, and the continuation of major regional kilns through challenging years. Pieces from this era are now classified as antiques (≥80 years) and many show the rustic, hand-built aesthetic championed by the folk-craft revival.
