Iridescent Kaleidoscope Tenmoku "Small Hat" Teacup | Artisan Handmade Tea Ceremony Art Piece, Premier Gift & Collectible

**Product Description and Story** 1. Breaking away from the conventional, often stark, impression of traditional black pottery and black glazes, we boldly embraced the concept of "ancient glaze on new porcelain" to design this series of Tenmoku glazed teacups and bowls. Our aim is to bring artistic pieces into homes and into the refined gift market. 2. While not groundbreaking in function, the shape is derived from Song Dynasty teacups, enriching daily life with aesthetic depth. Using this cup evokes the ambiance of tea tasting during the ancient Song Dynasty. Beyond savoring the tea, one can admire the dazzling, multi-faceted colors of the Tenmoku glaze's "yao bian" effect, transporting the mind to another realm and enhancing the pleasure of tea appreciation. 3. The shape, a refined continuation of the original Song Dynasty teacup, is slightly enhanced for ergonomic comfort, ensuring a smooth grip. Made from high-mineral raw materials, it possesses water-activating properties, and each glaze is utterly unique. Furthermore, it has been tested by the Central Bureau of Standards, Ministry of Economic Affairs, R.O.C. under CNS3503, confirming it is free from lead and cadmium. 4. The "Iridescent Kaleidoscope Tenmoku" is a particularly special glaze from the Jian ware kilns of China, considered a supreme example of Tenmoku glaze. Its coloration possesses a mystical quality. Within the lustrous blue-black glaze, crystals emerge, radiating rainbow-like colors—a truly dazzling and beautiful glaze. 5. The Iridescent Kaleidoscope Tenmoku glaze is fired at high temperatures (using non-toxic glaze) at 1300°C. A small amount of rare earth elements such as copper oxide, tungsten oxide, titanium oxide, ammonium oxide, tin oxide, vanadium oxide, and manganese oxide are added to the glaze. 6. The glaze variations of the Iridescent Kaleidoscope Tenmoku are as brilliant and dazzling as a kaleidoscope, allowing you to enjoy the tea while also cultivating your mind and appreciating the beauty of the iridescent Tenmoku, making it a piece worthy of careful collection. 7. Materials Used: Imported Japanese porcelain clay 8. Technology Used: Electric kiln, original firing curve technology, firing time of 72 hours 9. Production Process: Shaping → Bisque firing at 800°C → Refining bisque (sanding) → Glazing → Glaze firing at 1300°C 10. For us, the Iridescent Kaleidoscope Tenmoku glaze within the Tenmoku series is relatively stable to fire. Therefore, the packaging adopts a simplified version, aiming to avoid increasing the final retail price as much as possible, to promote wider market accessibility and stimulate the market. 11. Primarily marketed under the "Xin Ke Kiln" brand, this product is entirely Made in Taiwan (MIT). It utilizes traditional shapes and glazes but achieves a completely new aesthetic, breaking free from traditional glaze colors. Our pricing is very accessible, making it suitable not only for collection but also for everyday use, bringing art into homes and into the refined gift market. We are committed to maintaining our prices, unless raw material costs increase, to offer our products to consumers. **Artistic Concept** The inspiration for the Iridescent Kaleidoscope Tenmoku "Small Hat" Teacup comes from the vastness of the universe and the splendor of nature. Within the cup, iridescent patterns akin to a galaxy are fired, emitting a captivating luster and depth. The simple and elegant "hat" shape symbolizes fullness and harmony in Eastern culture, transforming each tea tasting into a poetic moment of dialogue with nature. **Detailed Product Introduction** This Iridescent Kaleidoscope Tenmoku "Small Hat" Teacup is hand-thrown by artisans, using imported Japanese porcelain clay and completed through multiple processes and high-temperature firing at 1300°C. Rare elements like titanium oxide and manganese oxide are incorporated into the glaze, forming a unique "yao bian" iridescent texture that displays dreamlike color shifts depending on the angle of light. The small "hat" shape is ergonomic, offering a comfortable grip and ensuring smooth tea flow, enhancing the ritual of tea appreciation. The product has passed the CNS3503 lead and cadmium-free inspection, ensuring health and safety. It comes in an exquisite gift box, making it an ideal high-quality collectible or gift, reflecting a cultured and artistic taste in life. **Product Information** Item Number: TM-9S Product Name: Iridescent Kaleidoscope Tenmoku Glaze Cup - Small [Deluxe Edition] (Set of 1) Contents: One piece (exquisite packaging) Material: Porcelain Clay Capacity: 80cc (full cup) Weight: 95 g ±5% Product Dimensions: Upper rim diameter 8.5cm, base diameter 3cm, height 4.3cm Packaging Box Dimensions: 14cm x 14cm x 7.5cm Total Weight: 250 g ±5%