raku ware

noun

ra·​ku ware

ˈrä-(ˌ)kü-

: a soft low-fired, lead-glazed, and often hand-modeled Japanese pottery used since the 16th century especially for teabowls

Word History

Etymology

Japanese raku enjoyment; from the engraving of this word on the gold seal with which the original ware was stamped

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