rakuware

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English

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Etymology

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From Raku +‎ -ware.

Noun

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rakuware (uncountable)

  1. A form of Japanese pottery traditionally used in the tea ceremony, characterized by hand-moulding of the clay (as opposed to turning it on a potter's wheel), low firing temperatures, and the removal of pieces from the kiln while still glowing hot.

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