![]() ![]() It starts by analysing the mulberry leaf ash as it is heated, and comes up with a glaze formula:Īny thoughts on the colouring mechanism? And is it a property of the overglaze alone, or a reaction with the base-glaze? This paper thinks of the leaf as a way of applying an over-glaze image to the pot. The image on a good leaf bowl is notable both for its fidelity and its colour. Research on the New Woodleaf Glaze in Celadon I welcome others interpretation of this paper (pity it doesn't have a pictures) Google translate into Chinese (traditional) gave leaf bowl => 葉碗Ī google search for images then gave a few hits, the first of which was Edited by PeterH John also sold an ebook containing this and other articles, don't know if it's still available. The article appeared in print (no idea about the Japanese symbol) Which sadly gives lots of images of leaf-shaped bowls! Google translate gave leaf-bowl => リーフボウル Nevertheless, this gave me some excellent techniques to try. Today Google will translate text for you but not images and some of these were photos of newspaper articles. Although I could not read them, I could deduce what was being done by the pictures. I was excited, saved these articles and printed them out. Several others led to newspaper articles allegedly describing the technique. I started to click the links and many connected to museums and historic books, while others led to blogs of people who, like me, wanted to figure it out. () I copied and pasted these symbols into Google and found a lot of information, unfortunately written in Japanese, which I cannot read but, being a visual learner, I decided to click 'Images' and voila-thousands of images of the leaf bowl instantly appeared. Then, while on Facebook, a Japanese woman named Mia Ishiguro (no relation to Munemaro) noticed that I was researching the leaf bowl and having trouble, so she sent me the symbols for 'leaf bowl' in Japanese. Overall, the character embodies the concept of death in Chinese culture, representing the end of life and carrying deep cultural and symbolic significance.The quest for the illusive leaf bowl: John Britt describes his search for an ancient technique. ![]() Death is often regarded with reverence and respect, and traditional customs and rituals are observed to honor the deceased and ensure their proper passage into the afterlife. In Chinese society, attitudes towards death vary, influenced by cultural, religious, and philosophical beliefs. These words can describe different aspects and circumstances associated with death. The character Deathis often used in combination with other characters to form words related to death or dying. In some contexts, it may denote the end of a cycle, the termination of an existence, or the complete disappearance or loss of something. While Death primarily refers to the physical cessation of life, it can also carry metaphorical or symbolic meanings. The concept of death holds deep significance in various aspects of Chinese society, including religious beliefs, philosophical systems, and cultural practices. It represents the end of life and the cessation of vital functions. In Chinese culture, Death is a profound and often solemn topic. It is composed of two parts: the radical "歹" (dǎi), which means "death" or "decay," and the phonetic component "巳" (sì), which provides the pronunciation. The character represents the state of being deceased or no longer alive. Here's a brief introduction to the character: The Chinese character Death refers to the concept of death. ![]()
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