Heavy Ash Glaze 6 Liang Tea Caddy / Tea Jar / Tea Storage Container / Handmade by Xiao Ping Fan

Some teas reveal a mellower, sweeter flavor after being aged in a good container for a period. Much like life, sometimes it simply needs time to gently settle and mature. This 6-liang (approx. 225g) small tea caddy is crafted from pure, unglazed wood-fired clay. After enduring days of high-temperature wood firing, natural ash glaze has formed, bestowing it with a jade-like luster and a serene beauty. This rare firing effect not only serves to store tea leaves but also aids in their natural transformation, allowing them to become more fragrant over time. Capacity: 6 liang (approx. 225g) May this unique aesthetic grace your tea ceremonies with every sip, allowing you to experience the distinct lifestyle beauty of Xiao Ping Fan (小平凡) in your daily life. In 2023, two artists from Xiao Ping Fan Pottery Studio, Chen Shi-ping and Wang Yu-fan, had their works selected for Excellence 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 Fan 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 The creations from Xiao Ping Fan Pottery Studio do not pursue mass production. Each piece is born from a unique concept and design, infused with life through the process of pure hand-building or wheel throwing. Every item is one-of-a-kind. Our works are a collaboration between my husband and me, which is why you'll find the signatures "Ping" (平) or "Fan" (帆). Some pieces also bear the "Xiao Ping Fan Pottery Studio" (小平凡陶房) seal – truly unique! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567264550_68d52fdae8_b.jpg **1. What is the origin of your creations?** We primarily use clay from the USA, Japan, and Miaoli, Taiwan, for our artistic endeavors. 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 clays are blended in varying proportions. The creation process involves pure hand-building (not a pottery wheel) to slowly form the piece. After basic shaping, the lines of the body are refined, followed by polishing to complete the greenware. Once placed in the kiln, it undergoes a continuous 5-day, 4-night wood firing process using natural lychee and acacia wood. Temperatures reach over 1200 degrees Celsius. During this time, natural ash falls onto the works, forming a special ash glaze. Simultaneously, the kiln's flames swirl among the pieces, creating beautiful streaks of orange-red or blue-purple. After five days and four nights of interacting ash and flame, a week of cooling is required before a piece achieves its beautiful form! Because the kiln atmosphere differs with each firing, the ash deposit and flame marks on every piece are unique, making each creation truly one of a kind! 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 our esteemed guests be aware of?** Product colors may vary slightly due to photographic lighting. As each piece is purely handmade, it will bear the natural traces of the crafting process. Minor variations may also occur due to the firing process; slight irregularities in the rim or minor surface marks 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. Recent Competition and Exhibition Achievements of Xiao Ping Fan Art** 2025 Director, Chinese Ceramic Association (Chen Shi-ping) 2025 Supervisor, Chinese Ceramic Association (Wang Yu-fan) 2025 Wang Yu-fan: Excellence Award, "Outstanding Personnel in Innovative Ceramics" 2025 Chen Shi-ping: Selected Award, "Award for Excellent Operation in the Ceramic Industry" 2025 Quanzhou First-Class Museum Collection: "White Monkey Incense Burner" 2025 Quanzhou First-Class Museum Collection: "Antelope Pair" 2024 Selected, 9th Golden Kettle Award International Ceramic Design Competition: "Dancing Girl" 2024 Selected, 9th Golden Kettle Award International Ceramic Design Competition: "Refuse War" 2024 "Xintao Award" for Excellent New Ceramic Studio 2023 Media Coverage: The Lean Startup Journey of Xiao Ping Fan Art 2023 Two pieces, "Antelope Pair" and "White Monkey Incense Burner," shortlisted for the 5th Shanghai International Wood Firing Ceramics Competition 2023 Chinese Ceramic Association: "Sculpture · Tracing Ceramics" Member Exhibition 2022 "Xintao Award" for Excellent New Ceramic Studio 2022 "Xintao Award" for Outstanding Personnel in Innovative Ceramics 2022 Chinese Ceramic Association: "Shining Bright" Joint Exhibition 2022 Yilan Fine Arts Exhibition, Photography Category Selected: "The Roc Spreads Its Wings" 2022 Chinese Ceramic Association: "Brilliant" Joint Exhibition 2021 Miaoli Pottery Art Festival Pottery Competition, Wood Firing Category: Honorable Mention "Cattle Collision" 2021 Three pieces, "Overjoyed," "Dancing with Goats," and "Goat Success," shortlisted for the 4th Shanghai International Wood Firing Ceramics Competition 2021 Miaoli Ceramic Association & Cultural Affairs Bureau Joint Exhibition