Peacock Display Shot Glass - 90ml - Yu-Ning Chiu - Yingge Ceramics - A3-03

Artist: Yu-Ning Chiu Capacity: 90ml (full pour) Dimensions: Diameter 8.6cm, Height 4.2cm Material: Fine Porcelain Clay Packaging: Handmade Gift Box with Certificate of Authenticity Origin: Yingge, Taiwan Selected for the China Design Innovation Award, 2017 Awarded for Excellence in Yingge Ceramics Evaluation, 2018 Meritorious Prize in the Fine Crafts Category, Taiwan Craft Competition, 2018 Finalist, China Design Award, 2019 Featured in the New Taipei City Culture Quarterly, 2021 Exhibited at the Presidential Office Craft Exhibition, 2022 Exhibited at the Executive Yuan Art Gallery, 2023 Featured in the "Pottery & Time" Special Exhibition, 2024 This piece is crafted through the meticulous layering of four to five distinct glazes. The artist carefully controls the thickness of each glaze application, followed by a 20-hour firing process at 1260°C. This intense heat transforms the glazes within the kiln, causing them to shrink and flow, ultimately creating the mesmerizing patterns and fluid movement reminiscent of peacock feathers. The challenge in its creation lies in the precise control of glaze thickness and the delicate adjustment of the firing temperature curve. Glazes that are too thin or fired at insufficient temperatures will fail to produce the characteristic peacock feather patterns. Conversely, glazes that are too thick or fired at excessively high temperatures can cause the glaze to run onto the accompanying plate, potentially damaging both the cup and the plate. Even ambient temperature variations can influence the final outcome. Numerous factors intertwine in this process, and despite years of dedicated practice, achieving perfect predictability remains elusive. It is precisely this inherent variability that imbues each finished piece with its unique preciousness. The artist hopes this creation inspires a spirit of unwavering hope and persistent effort when facing any adversity. May we all, like the peacock, one day unfurl our own beautiful feathers, illuminating our lives with brilliance. Additional Notes: Colors may vary slightly; please refer to the actual product for accurate color representation. ★ Gift box colors will be shipped randomly unless otherwise specified.