rakuware

English

Etymology

From Raku +‎ -ware.

Noun

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.

Further reading

• raku ware on Wikipedia.Wikipedia