Wood Fired 450cc Rustic Ash-Glazed Mulberry Purple-Gold Mug / Beer Mug / Xiao Ping Handmade

450cc Rustic Ash-Glazed Mulberry Purple-Gold Mug Add a touch of everyday romance ❤️ The 450cc rustic ash-glazed mulberry purple-gold mug offers a subtle yet captivating presence. Its capacity is just right, providing enough for a robust morning coffee to awaken your senses or for a calming cup of tea. With its lid, the aroma stays just where it belongs. Comfortable to hold and pleasing to the eye, it's sure to catch attention whether placed on your desk or bedside table ❤️ A small imperfection on the interior, a slight raised point, is a normal occurrence from high-temperature firing. It does not affect usability and its charm is already reflected in the price. Diameter: 9cm Height: 10.5cm Capacity: Approx. 450cc ————————————- In 2023, two artists from Xiao Ping Fan Pottery Studio, Chen Shiping and Wang Yufan, had their works selected for awards at the 5th Shanghai International Wood Firing Ceramics Competition. Your support fuels our continued creativity. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341561855_249c0591a6_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341437984_c608c50771_c.jpg 2023 Media Coverage: The Lean Startup Journey of Xiao Ping Art https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341329978_bb6984d457_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341561785_f553253a82_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341329968_8834731df8_c.jpg At Xiao Ping Fan Pottery Studio, we don't pursue mass production. Each creation is born from unique ideas, imbuing pure hand-pinching or wheel-throwing processes with life. Every piece is one of a kind. Our works are a collaboration between my husband and I, hence the "Ping" or "Fan" inscriptions. Some pieces also feature the "Xiao Ping Fan Pottery Studio" stamp – truly unique! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567264550_68d52fdae8_b.jpg **1. What is the origin of the works?** We primarily use clay from the USA, Japan, and Miaoli, Taiwan, for our creations. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567015014_0b15931da0_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565549942_7663197885_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567015039_4c2a9b80e3_c.jpg **2. What is the wood firing process?** American, Japanese, and Miaoli clay are mixed in different proportions. The creation process involves hand-pinching (not using a pottery wheel) to gradually form the piece. After basic shaping, the form is refined, then polished to complete the greenware. Once in the kiln, it undergoes a five-day, four-night continuous wood firing process using natural longan and acacia wood. Temperatures reach over 1200 degrees Celsius. During this time, natural ash deposits adhere to the work, forming a unique ash glaze. Simultaneously, the kiln's flame patterns dance across the pieces, creating beautiful orange-red or blue-purple fire marks. After five days and four nights of ash and flame interplay, the pieces require a week to cool down before revealing their stunning form. Because the kiln atmosphere differs with each firing, the ash glaze and fire patterns on every piece are unique, making each work truly inimitable! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567015104_1eec785177_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567264535_7bd0037e60_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565533012_fdce6d65a3_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51566346721_2b98f539f8_c.jpg **3. What should guests be aware of?** Product colors may vary slightly due to photography lighting. As each piece is handmade, there will be traces of the crafting process. Slight variations may also occur due to firing, such as a slightly uneven rim or minor production scratches, which are normal and do not affect usability. We appreciate your understanding! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565533097_13ea71a377_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565533012_219eca4133_c.jpg **4. Xiao Ping Art's Recent Competition and Exhibition History** 2023 Media Coverage: The Lean Startup Journey of Xiao Ping Art 2023 Selected for the 5th Shanghai International Wood Firing Ceramics Competition: "Antelope Match," "White Monkey Censer" 2023 ROC Pottery Association "Ceramic Sculpture · Tracing Pottery" Member Exhibition 2022 "Xin Tao Award" Excellent New Ceramic Studio Award 2022 "Xin Tao Award" Outstanding Innovative Ceramic Personnel Award 2022 ROC Pottery Association "Shining Bright" Joint Exhibition 2022 Yilan Art Exhibition, Photography Category Selection: "Peng Spreads Its Wings" 2022 ROC Pottery Association "Brilliant" Joint Exhibition 2021 Miaoli Pottery Art Festival Pottery Competition, Wood Firing Category: Honorable Mention "Cattle Collide" 2021 Selected for the 4th Shanghai International Wood Firing Ceramics Competition: "Extreme Joy Tears," "Dancing with Sheep," "Sheep in Full Bloom" 2021 Miaoli Pottery Association Cultural Tourism Bureau Joint Exhibition 2020 Miaoli Pottery Museum "Yi Yun" Joint Exhibition 2020 Miaoli Pottery Art Festival Ceramic Museum Exhibition **Artists: Chen Shiping, Wang Yufan**