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炭
Fill in the coals as if they were growing from the ground; so you can check for branch holes, or just see which side is thicker (= bottom).
えだ炭: try picking them up.
Rattle it slightly to see if the coals hold.
はいき: Don't tap the spoon on it, since it is quite fragile.
茶碗
茶入
棗
Check front
Since recently (III 20), I find it nice if there's the slightest dust of tea powder on the
棗 which can then be dusted off
What's the lacquer?
Ashes