Dazzling Starry Sky Purple-Gold Tenmoku Large Rice-Bowl Tea Bowl | Master Liu Feng-Xiong's Handcrafted Artistry | Recommended for Tea Ceremony and Art Collection

**Product Description and Story** **I. Creative Concept:** In Japanese tea ceremony, only tea masters with seven dan (levels) or higher are qualified to use tenmoku tea bowls. This illustrates the significant status of tenmoku bowls in tea culture, both ancient and modern, East and West. Chinese people are fond of gold, which symbolizes wealth, joy, and status (nobility, solemnity, imperial power). Traditional Chinese purple also signifies nobility, as seen in Beijing's Forbidden City, and the saying "purple energy comes from the east" (a sign of good fortune). Influenced by this, the Japanese imperial family still reveres purple. However, the most challenging color to achieve in tenmoku glaze firing is purple, as in this creation. The "Dazzling Starry Sky Purple-Gold Tenmoku Tea Bowl" merges the noble and elegant temperament of gold and purple, perfectly embodying the tranquil spirit of the tea ceremony and the noble bearing of royalty. **II. Usage Scenarios and Functions:** 1. The purple-gold tenmoku rice-bowl shaped tea bowl is suitable for artistic collection, as well as for daily use or tea tasting. It can also serve as a Japanese-style flower vase, a dish for Japanese desserts, or be used in daily offerings to Buddha and during tea ceremonies for ancestral worship or rituals. 2. When displayed, the purple-gold tenmoku rice-bowl shaped tea bowl refracts light and water reflections, creating a dazzling, multi-layered spectrum of colors, reminiscent of twinkling stars. Its three-dimensional patterns can evoke different cosmic vistas depending on one's mood. 3. While Chinese tea culture differs greatly from the Japanese matcha ceremony, enjoying tea with a purple-gold tenmoku rice-bowl shaped tea bowl is indeed a delightful aesthetic pleasure. Eschewing small teapots and cups, whether cradling the bowl with both hands for a delicate sip or holding it with one hand for a hearty drink, offers a unique charm and elegance. Brewing tea leaves directly in the bowl allows the curled leaves to unfurl freely in the ample space. The tea's aroma wafts from within, and the complete leaves, paired with the tenmoku glaze, create a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate. 4. The unique purple-gold tenmoku rice-bowl shaped tea bowl's ever-changing hues allow one to perceive different tea essences and temperatures as the colors shift, enhancing the tea tasting experience. The interplay of colors adds depth to the sensory experience, transporting the drinker to another world while appreciating the glaze's mesmerizing transformations. 5. This work of art has been designed with its collection in mind, presented in a traditional silk brocade box, making it suitable for both gifting and the collector's market. **III. Feature Highlights:** 1. Among tenmoku glaze works, this "Dazzling Starry Sky Purple-Gold Tenmoku Tea Bowl" series represents a highly challenging creation. The difficulty lies primarily in achieving the purple-gold crystalline coloration, which is extremely hard to attain through firing techniques. The firing process is highly unstable; often, only one piece from an entire kiln can be selected, making its rarity comparable to finding a needle in a haystack. 2. Fired at a high temperature of 1320°C, it achieves mesmerizing, shifting, and brilliant colors. Utilizing unique rare earth elements, the naturally formed purple tenmoku and noble gold hues through kiln transformation create patterns on the bowl's surface that resemble a dazzling starry sky. 3. The interplay of light and water reflections reveals multi-layered colors. The captivating purple-gold is not achieved through plating or artificial coloring but through superior kiln control techniques that naturally produce a noble hue and multi-dimensional texture. Crucially, each finished piece is utterly unique. 4. The use of the "Dazzling Starry Sky Purple-Gold Tenmoku Tea Bowl" can be adapted to the user's current mood and the seasons. Combined with the glaze's noble, splendid, elegant, and precious qualities, it fosters a connection between the tea ceremony and the tenmoku tea bowl. Collectors and tea drinkers can attain a state of serene detachment when untroubled, radiant joy when pleased, and steadfast composure when facing adversity, achieving a sense of contentment and fulfillment. **Artistic Concept** The "Dazzling Starry Sky Purple-Gold Tenmoku Large Rice-Bowl Tea Bowl" is themed around "The Starry Sky and Purple-Gold Transformation," inspired by the twinkling night sky merging with the purple-gold dawn. The glaze shifts with the light, shimmering with purple-gold, blue, and fine starry points, as if the universe's constellations are flowing within the bowl, exuding the mystery and poetry of Eastern aesthetics. Each sip is a profound dialogue with the cosmos and one's inner self, embracing life's layers and tranquility. **Detailed Product Introduction** This piece is hand-thrown by renowned ceramic artist Liu Feng-Xiong. High-quality porcelain clay is meticulously selected and fired at 1300°C. The *yohen* glaze contains various metal oxides, which naturally form unique purple-gold transformation starry textures during the firing process. Each large rice-bowl tea bowl is one-of-a-kind. The bowl is grand in form, with a suitable capacity and a comfortable grip, perfect for daily tea tasting, tea ceremony pairings, art collection, and elegant gifting. Original manufacturer quality is assured. The product has passed the CNS3503 lead and cadmium-free inspection, ensuring health and safety. It comes with exquisite packaging, allowing you to savor life and convey your sentiments. **Product Information** Item No.: LF-7XLB1-2013 Product Name: Dazzling Starry Sky Purple-Gold Tenmoku Large Rice-Bowl Tea Bowl Contents: One piece (packaged in a brocade box) Material: Porcelain Clay Capacity: 500cc (full cup) Weight: 450 g ±5% Product Dimensions: Upper rim diameter 18.2cm, base diameter 5.5cm, height 5.6cm Packaging Box Dimensions: 24 x 24 x 9.5cm Total Weight: 1250 g ±5%