A particular Japanese ritual encourages the adherent to "leave the concerns of the daily world behind and enter a timeless world
of ease, harmony, and mutual respect." Which of these ceramic pieces would be used in such a practice? a) the Raku tea bowl , b) the red figure calyx-krater c) the Jar d) The Eagle Has Landed
These bowls are used by the Japanese in their tea ceremonies mostly in form of chawan tea bowls. it is a type of Japanese pottery. They are porous earthware made from low firing temperatures and lead glazes.
The name " Raku" means comfort or good in Japanese. This Raku tea bowl originated in the 16th century kyoto by a potter known as Chojiro who was commissioned by Sen Rikyu a tea master. to design wares used for the tea ceremony.
