Shining Harvest Temmoku Small Teacup | Rice Ear Imagery, Artisan Craftsmanship, Manufacturer Quality Guaranteed

**Product Description and Story** 1. Challenging the conventional perception of Temmoku glaze as limited to black pottery and black glaze, we boldly designed a series of Temmoku teacups and bowls with the concept of "Ancient Glaze, New Porcelain." Our aim is to bring art into homes and into the sophisticated gift market. 2. While not groundbreaking in function, the form is derived from Song Dynasty tea bowls, enriching everyday life with aesthetic depth. Using these cups evokes the refined tea-drinking ambiance of the ancient Song era. Beyond savoring the tea, the ever-changing, iridescent beauty of the Temmoku glaze transports the mind to another realm, enhancing the pleasure of tea tasting. 3. The form continues the original design of Song Dynasty tea bowls, enhanced for ergonomic comfort and ease of handling. Made from raw materials rich in minerals, it possesses the ability to revitalize water. Each glaze color is unique. Furthermore, the Central Bureau of Standards, Ministry of Economic Affairs, R.O.C., has tested the product according to CNS3503, confirming it is free of lead and cadmium. 4. "Hokoku Temmoku Glaze," also known as "Rice Ear Temmoku," is a variety of the Temmoku rabbit hair glaze. It is a type of crystalline iron glaze. Its texture is similar to "Oildrop Temmoku," possessing great artistic beauty. 5. Due to its needle-shaped, brownish-yellow raised patterns, it appears at first glance to resemble rice ears or rabbit fur, hence its name, Hokoku (rice ear) or Rabbit Hair cup Temmoku glaze. 6. The primary raw materials for Hokoku Temmoku glaze are a mixture of kaolin clay, silica, and natural wood ash, with Fe2O3 (iron oxide) used as a colorant. At high temperatures, bubbles formed within the glaze layer, aided by the glaze's high viscosity, carry these iron elements to the glaze surface. As the temperature continues to rise to 1300°C, the glaze layer flows, forming streaks of iron. These lines may be created by the complete melting and subsequent cooling and re-emergence of iron within the glaze. 7. Materials Used: Imported Japanese porcelain clay 8. Firing Technology: Electric + Gas kiln with original firing curve technology, firing duration of 72 hours 9. Production Process: Forming → Bisque firing at 800°C → Trimming/Sanding of bisque fired imperfect pieces → Glazing → Glaze firing at 1320°C 10. Marketed primarily under the "Xinkeyao" brand, this product is entirely Made in Taiwan. It utilizes traditional forms and glazes but achieves a breakthrough in traditional glaze colors, offering a completely new product. Our pricing is accessible, making it suitable not only for collectors but also for daily use, bringing art into homes and into the sophisticated gift market. We are committed to maintaining our pricing, only adjusting if raw material costs increase, thereby offering our products to consumers with dedication. **Artistic Conception** The "Shining Harvest" Temmoku Teacup draws inspiration from rice ears, symbolizing abundance, hope, and the cycle of nature. The glaze, under light and shadow, interweaves golden yellow and deep brown, reminiscent of rice ears swaying in the wind across the fields, radiating warmth and tranquility. Each moment of tea tasting is an expression of gratitude for the land and life, as well as a delicate appreciation of Eastern culture. **Detailed Product Introduction** This piece is handcrafted on the wheel by artisans, using high-quality porcelain clay fired at 1300°C. The "Yōhen" glaze incorporates various metal oxides, naturally forming rice ear-like textures and a golden sheen during the firing process, making each teacup unique. The cup is small and perfectly proportioned for daily tea tasting, enhancing tea ceremonies, or as an art collectible. Directly from the manufacturer with stringent quality control, the product has passed the CNS3503 lead and cadmium-free inspection, ensuring health and safety. It comes in exquisite packaging, making it a tasteful choice for personal use or as a gift. **Product Information** Item No.: TM-8S Product Name: Hokoku (Rice Ear) Temmoku Small Teacup [Deluxe Edition] - One Piece Contents: One piece (exquisite packaging) Material: Porcelain clay Capacity: 80cc (to the brim) Weight: 95 g ±5% Product Dimensions: Upper rim diameter 8.5cm, base diameter 3cm, height 4.3cm Packaging Box Dimensions: 14x14x7.5cm Total Weight: 250 g ±5%