【Mù Chūn Life】60ml Tenmoku Tea/Wine Cups - A Pair of Perfect Vessels by Master Ye Min-Hsiang of Yingge

→ Product Introduction This Tenmoku cup, with its full, rounded form, offers versatile use for enjoying tea, coffee, or a small spirit. The beauty of Tenmoku lies in the ever-changing glaze colors, often featuring patterns reminiscent of rabbit fur, rain streaks, oil drips, or leopard spots. The dazzling Tenmoku is a technique that only Master Yeh, with decades of glaze research, can master. From the intricate details of the patterns to the overall ambiance of the vessel, precise control over the interplay of fire, clay, and glaze is essential to produce such exquisite Tenmoku teacups. For centuries, Tenmoku teacups have been highly sought after by scholars and literati. In ancient times, due to many uncontrollable factors, generations of potters poured their heart and soul into pursuing the perfect Tenmoku piece, dedicating their lives to this endeavor. Today, with advancements in technology, many variables in Tenmoku firing can be controlled. Yet, Tenmoku remains an extremely challenging and elusive type of ceramic art. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this creation is also designed for practicality. Master Yeh meticulously adjusts each piece based on years of experience, ensuring every item is comfortable to hold and durable. → Product Specifications Tenmoku Pair Cup - Yuanman Tea Cup / Wine Cup Capacity: 60cc Dimensions: 7.5cm x 7.5cm x 4cm (Length x Width x Height) → Purchase Notes * Most products in this design studio are purely handmade. The glaze or ash deposit on each piece will vary, which is part of the charm of ceramic art. Therefore, once a piece is sold out, it will not be restocked, and an identical piece cannot be found. If a piece you like is purchased by someone else, we regret that you will have to choose from other works in the design studio. We appreciate your understanding. Alternatively, you may contact the designer to see if a similar piece is available. * Dimensions are measured by hand and may have an error within 0.5 cm. * Pieces may exhibit some marks from the crafting process, as they are either fully handmade or semi-handmade. These are natural traces of the making process. * During the firing process, the glaze and ash may distribute naturally, which is a normal phenomenon. This is also what natural glazes emphasize; ceramics are inherently natural. If you have any questions about the product, please send us a private message. * Products are photographed in a studio with adjusted lighting and environment. No post-production editing is used. Please refer to the actual product for color accuracy, as discrepancies will not be considered defects. → Artist Introduction [Master Yeh Min-Hsiang] Apprenticed under Professor Wu Yu-Tang ◎ Experience 1979 Kiln Department Manager, San Xi Tang Ceramic Company 1986 Founder, Xiang Yi Ceramics Studio 1993 Consultant, Gen-Sui Arts & Crafts Co., Ltd. 1998 Glaze Technical Advisor, Thai Factory, Xin Zhu Pottery Co., Ltd. 1998 Master, Ceramics Department, Yingge Vocational High School of Industry and Commerce 2001 Consultant, Shandong Factory, Gen-Sui Arts & Crafts Co., Ltd. 2002 Deputy General Manager, Jiaxing Quan You Handicrafts Co., Ltd. 2003 Production Manager, Shanghai Qidong Huatai Ceramic Products Co., Ltd. 2005 Glaze Technical Advisor, Malaysia Specialty Ceramics Company ◎ Exhibited Works 1995 Professor Wu Yu-Tang Faculty and Student Joint Exhibition 2010 Crystal Glaze Appraisal Exhibition, Taiwan Ceramics Museum (Title: Crystal Series Six-Color Cup) 2011 New Ceramic Product Appraisal Exhibition, Taiwan Ceramics Museum (Title: Tianqing Ru Pin) 2011 Taiwan Ceramics Museum Classic Ceramic Brands Exhibition (Title: Crystal Series Six-Color Cup) 2012 Golden Award for Ceramic Art, Taiwan Ceramics Museum (Title: Happiness) 2012 Taiwan Excellent Handicraft Evaluation (Title: Happiness) 2012 Taiwan Lifestyle Craft Design Competition, Food Culture Creative Product (Title: Ru Zhong You Yu) 2013 Selected for Taiwan Excellent Handicrafts (Xiang Yi Ceramics Studio) 2013 Yingge Kiln Brand Project Taiwan - Specialty Tableware Appraisal Exhibition (Tianqing - Lucky Tea Set) 2013 Yingge Kiln Brand Project Taiwan - Specialty Tableware Appraisal Exhibition (Tenmoku Iron Spot Glaze Bowl) 2013 Taiwan Excellent Handicraft Certificate of Appreciation (Tea Flower Pattern Incense Burner) 2014 Taiwan Creative Lifestyle · New Ceramic Product Appraisal Exhibition - (Curved Pattern Pot Tea Set) 2014 Yingge Kiln Brand Project Taiwan - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Tea Flower Pattern Incense Burner) 2014 Yingge Kiln Brand Project Taiwan - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Yuanman Tea Set) 2014 Yingge Kiln Brand Project Taiwan - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Tea Leaf Glaze Covered Cup) 2014 Top Ten Quality Souvenirs of New Taipei City, Taiwan - Creative Lifestyle Group Award - (Happiness Tea Set) 2015 Yingge Kiln Brand Project Taiwan - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Elegant Pot) 2015 Yingge Kiln Brand Project Taiwan - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Tenmoku Cup - Golden Yellow, Red Gold, Green Gold, 3 styles) 2015 Yingge Kiln Brand Project Taiwan - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Happiness Tea Set) 2016 Top Ten Quality Souvenirs of New Taipei City, Taiwan - Creative Lifestyle Group Award - (Lucky Tea Set) 2020 "2020 New Taipei City Featured Product Selection" - Nominated for the Lifestyle Goodies Group with "Gaiwan Tea Ware" 2021 Yingge Kiln Brand Project Taiwan - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Natural Glaze Coffee Dripper) 2022 National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Center - Taiwan Green Craft Selection - (Natural Glaze Coffee Dripper) 2023 National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Center - Taiwan Green Craft Selection (Maze Dripper) 2023 National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Center - Taiwan Green Craft Selection (Xiao Yuan Cup) 2025 "Where Things Belong" - Life Ritual Special Exhibition (Natural Glaze Coffee Dripper) → Studio Story Located in Yingge, Taiwan, our ceramic studio is deeply rooted in Taiwan for both design and production, offering aesthetically pleasing and practical ceramic coffee ware. Several Taiwanese masters with decades of experience blend traditional ceramic craftsmanship with coffee culture, making coffee and beauty a part of everyday life. Furthermore, our ceramic artisans also possess extensive experience in producing tea sets and hand-thrown vessels. Natural Glaze Cultural and Creative Studio will also simultaneously offer exquisite tea sets and purely handmade ceramic items.