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More From Sōju: Korean Chawan in 1523? Also Hai-katsugi Tenmoku
Following on from my previous post on this text where I translated the section on the daisu, I have here a short translation...
One of the Earliest Verifiable Mentions of a Daisu?
As a symbol of the oldest, most formal, and most secret style of tea service, the daisu (台子) and its origin are...
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Over on the main blog you'll find the more polished posts where I've sifted through a plethora or sources, both primary and...