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2023.05.11 15:58 GMT+8

Shaving celadon ware for use as musical instrument

Updated 2023.05.11 15:58 GMT+8
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Centuries ago, a tradition developed in China of fashioning celadon ware into musical instruments. It involves shaving the celadon – a process requiring very delicate craftsmanship. The minutest details impact the quality of the sound, from the curvature of a bowl's edge to the overall thickness. The tools work effortlessly, like cutting through butter!

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