Which of the Following Was NOT a Factor Seen as Contributing

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a factor seen as contributing to the beauty of tea bowls used in chanoyu?

• A) how well the tea bowl fitted the hand of the user
• B) who had previously owned or admired the tea bowl
• C) the balanced symmetry of the tea bowl's form
• D) the subtle qualities of the tea bowl's texture

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