Wood-Fired Rose Gold Lidded Cup / San Cai Cup / Xiao Ping Fan Handmade

A classic choice in the eyes of tea connoisseurs. The cup, lid, and saucer combine to create a complete ritual for brewing, appreciating, and savoring tea. The kiln's fiery marks and ash deposits intertwine at high temperatures, creating unique colors and textures. Each piece is like the morning mist and evening glow in the mountains—impossible to replicate. Holding this cup is not just about the aroma of tea; it's about calming the mind, finding stillness, and focusing on the present moment. Begin your journey to a more beautiful life with a exquisite tea ware. Teapot Capacity: 220cc ———————- Chen Shiping and Wang Yufan from Xiao Ping Fan Pottery Studio have both had their works selected for excellence awards at the 2024 9th Golden Teapot Award International Ceramic Design Competition and the 2023 5th Shanghai International Wood-Fired 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 Interview: 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 works from Xiao Ping Fan Pottery Studio do not pursue mass production. Each creation possesses a unique concept and design, imbuing the pieces with life through the process of pure hand-pinching or wheel-throwing. Every piece is one-of-a-kind. Our works are created together by my husband and I, hence the signatures "Ping" or "Fan." Some pieces also feature the "Xiao Ping Fan Pottery Studio" seal. Truly unique! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567264550_68d52fdae8_b.jpg **1. What is the origin of the work?** We primarily use American clay, Japanese clay, and Miaoli clay from 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 clay, Japanese clay, and Miaoli clay are mixed in different proportions. The creation process involves pure hand-pinching (not on a pottery wheel) to slowly form the shape. After basic shaping, the body lines are refined, and then polished to complete the greenware. Once placed in the kiln, it undergoes a five-day, four-night continuous wood-firing process using natural longan and acacia wood. The temperature reaches over 1200 degrees Celsius. During this time, natural ash deposits adhere to the work, forming a special ash glaze. Simultaneously, the kiln's fire patterns flow among the pieces, creating beautiful orange-red or blue-purple fire marks. After five days and four nights of ash and fire patterns interacting, a week of cooling is required for each piece to achieve its beautiful form! Because the kiln atmosphere differs with each wood-firing, the ash deposits and fire patterns on every piece are unique, making each work 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 guests be aware of?** Product colors may vary slightly due to photographic lighting. As each piece is purely handmade, it will retain traces of the maker's touch and texture. Minor variations may also occur due to the firing process, such as slight imperfections in the rim or minor production scratches. These 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 Fan Art's Recent Competition and Exhibition Credentials** 2025 Director, Chinese Ceramic Art Association (Chen Shiping) 2025 Supervisor, Chinese Ceramic Art Association (Wang Yufan) 2024 Selected for "Maiko," 9th Golden Teapot Award International Ceramic Design Competition 2024 Selected for "Refuse War," 9th Golden Teapot Award International Ceramic Design Competition 2024 "Xin Tao Award" Excellence Award for Innovative Ceramic Studios 2023 Media Interview: The Lean Startup Journey of Xiao Ping Fan Art 2023 Nominated for two pieces, "Antelope Match" and "White Monkey Censer," 5th Shanghai International Wood-Fired Ceramics Competition 2023 "Ceramic Sculpture · Tracing Ceramics" Member Joint Exhibition, Chinese Ceramic Art Association 2022 "Xin Tao Award" Excellence Award for Innovative Ceramic Studios 2022 "Xin Tao Award" Outstanding Achievement Award for Innovative Ceramics 2022 Shining Joint Exhibition, Chinese Ceramic Art Association 2022 Selected for "Peng Spreading Its Wings" (Photography), Yilan Fine Arts Exhibition 2022 Brilliant Joint Exhibition, Chinese Ceramic Art Association 2021 Honorable Mention for "Cattle Collide," Wood-Fired Category, Miaoli Ceramic Art Festival Competition 2021 Nominated for three pieces, "Tears of Joy," "Dancing with Sheep," and "Sheepish Delight," 4th Shanghai International Wood-Fired Ceramics Competition 2021 Miaoli Ceramic Art Association Cultural and Tourism Bureau Joint Exhibition 2020 Radiant Joint Exhibition, Miaoli Ceramic Museum 2020 Miaoli Ceramic Art Festival Ceramic Museum Exhibition **Artists: Chen Shiping, Wang Yufan**