When the assistant comes back, Kang is given the commission. Min works extra hard to make inlay designs in his pottery, but becomes very frustrated and breaks all the pieces because he feels they are not good enough. Tree-ear tells Min about Kang’s inlay technique because he felt it was not a secret anymore because everyone had seen it. Min becomes frustrated and finally asks Tree-ear about Kang’s work. He leaves the village, and tells both men he will be back to make his final decision.Īfter the assistant’s visit, Tree-ear watches Min work hard to make his best pottery. He can’t decide which potter’s piece is the best: Kang’s new technique or Min’s unique design piece. Later, the emperor’s assistant comes back to the village. Tree-ear doesn’t tell Min, because he doesn’t know how Kang does this new technique, and he also feels it is not fair to Kang if he tells Min the secret. During this time, Tree-ear secretly sees a potter named Kang creating a new technique for making inlaid designs of white clay in his pieces. Next, the emperor’s assistant comes to the village and announces the emperor is looking for a new commission.Īll the potters work hard to make their best piece in hopes theirs will be selected. Min still doesn’t compliment Tree-ear for his work and still does not show Tree-ear how to make pottery. Min pays Tree-ear by feeding him for the work he does.
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