He told the servants to leave him alone in his apartment, as he awaited his sons arrival for the ceremony later that day.Īs the hour grew near, his son finally presented himself. The emperor couldn’t believe his misfortune over these past few days. ![]() Some reported seeing a strange man running through the streets, but none recognized him. Furthermore, the emperors son had been locked away in his room all morning. The next morning, as the emperor prepared for the big day, he received even more bad news – the crown he had crafted for the ceremony had gone missing during the night. His somber mood did not go unnoticed by his son, as they sat for dinner that evening. ![]() Not angry, but saddened that he wouldn’t get the chance to share the beauty of the bowl with his friends and family. Upon reporting the incident to the emperor, he was distraught. Unfortunately, life had its own plans. Later that day, one of his servants had accidentally knocked the bowl off its pedestal, causing it to break into several pieces. He couldn’t wait to share it with his guests. A year in advance, he had commissioned a beautiful bowl to be made by the most famous Japanese craftsmen in the kingdom. He had crafted an extravagant crown of gold, but that wasn’t the piece he was most proud of. He worked for weeks, making preparations for the festivities, from getting the best food to the best entertainers. ![]() In just a few short days, the emperor and proud father, would be appointing his son to take up his mantle as ruler of the kingdom.
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