This article examines the significant influence of Yuan Dynasty porcelain on Japanese ceramics, particularly during the Muromachi period, focusing on its impact on the tea ceremony and local porcelain production.
While the Ming Dynasty saw the flourishing of Chinese tea culture, some late Ming ceramics, particularly those intended for export to Japan, were subtly influenced by the aesthetics of the Japanese tea ceremony (chanoyu). This influence highlights the cross-cultural exchange that occurred through trade and artistic interaction.