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was a Japanese ceramic
Ceramic

File:Bridge from dental porcelain.jpgFile:Qing vase p1070256.jpgA ceramic is an inorganic, nonmetal solid prepared by the action of heat and subsequent cooling....
ist, creator of raku ware. He was the son of one Ameya, believed to be of Chinese origin. He worked at one time for Sen no Rikyu
Sen no Rikyu

is considered the historical figure with the most profound influence on the Japanese tea ceremony, particularly the tradition of wabi-cha. Rikyu is known by many names; for convenience this article will refer to him as Rikyu throughout....
, the master of tea
Tea

Tea refers to the agricultural products of the leaves, leaf buds, and internodes of the Camellia sinensis plant, prepared and cured by various methods....
, at whose request he created teabowls to be used in the Chanoyu tea ceremony. The bowls attracted attention for their beauty and refinement. Chojiro produced bowls that were either entirely red or entirely black glazed soft pottery, simple and without decoration, which were meant to reflect wabi
Wabi-sabi

represents a comprehensive Japanese world view or aesthetic centered on the acceptance of transience. The phrase comes from the two words wabi and sabi....
 ideals.

Chojiro's adopted son, Jokei, followed in his father's footsteps, and was allowed to append the term raku to his name in recognition of his talents.






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was a Japanese ceramic
Ceramic

File:Bridge from dental porcelain.jpgFile:Qing vase p1070256.jpgA ceramic is an inorganic, nonmetal solid prepared by the action of heat and subsequent cooling....
ist, creator of raku ware. He was the son of one Ameya, believed to be of Chinese origin. He worked at one time for Sen no Rikyu
Sen no Rikyu

is considered the historical figure with the most profound influence on the Japanese tea ceremony, particularly the tradition of wabi-cha. Rikyu is known by many names; for convenience this article will refer to him as Rikyu throughout....
, the master of tea
Tea

Tea refers to the agricultural products of the leaves, leaf buds, and internodes of the Camellia sinensis plant, prepared and cured by various methods....
, at whose request he created teabowls to be used in the Chanoyu tea ceremony. The bowls attracted attention for their beauty and refinement. Chojiro produced bowls that were either entirely red or entirely black glazed soft pottery, simple and without decoration, which were meant to reflect wabi
Wabi-sabi

represents a comprehensive Japanese world view or aesthetic centered on the acceptance of transience. The phrase comes from the two words wabi and sabi....
 ideals.

Chojiro's adopted son, Jokei, followed in his father's footsteps, and was allowed to append the term raku to his name in recognition of his talents. This marked the beginning of the use of the style in Japanese pottery
Pottery

Pottery is the ceramic ware made by potters. Major types of pottery include earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. The places where such wares are made are called potteries....
. Chojiro was also the founder of a dynasty of potters that is still active today.

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Category:Japanese potters