A particular Japanese ritual encourages the adherent to "leave the concerns of the daily world behind and enter a timeless world of ease, harmony, and mutual respect." Which of these ceramic pieces would be used in such a practice?

a) the Raku tea bowl

b) the red figure calyx-krater

c) the Jar

d) the Eagle Has Landed

A. The Raku tea bowl would be used in such a practice.

Explanation:

The Raku tea bowl tends to be used in ceremonies. Tea ceremonies are a big part of Japanese culture and tea is much more than a simple drink.

This ritual is known as the Japanese Tea Ceremony and it focuses on leaving one's concerns of the daily world in order to enter a timeless world of ease, harmony and mutual respect. It centers on tranquility, purity and respect.