Japanese pottery (natural coloring, asymetrical, imperfect)
vs. Chinese pottery (intricate design, symetrical, flawless)
How to place my fan pointing toward the other guests if I am the high guest and toward the high point in the room if I am the low guest.
After entering, place fan on first fold of tatami mats, bow 1-2-3, 1-2-3, 1-2-3, place fan in above position upon taking my position 16 folds back.
Grab the tea bowl with my left hand.
Support bowl with left hand, right hand cups bowl gently, right thumb resting under mouth.
Wipe mouth of bowl with right thumb and forefinger and when presenting cup, present it front facing host.
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