Shino Glaze Choko Cup

Chen Xuan-Heng is a ceramic artist from Taiwan, winner of the Silver Award at the 3rd "Craftsmanship Dream" National Cultural and Creative Craft Competition in 2025. He specializes in wood-fired ceramic creation and is renowned for his brand "Xuan Tea Ware." He is dedicated to the handcrafted production of tea ware, flower vases, and incense burners. Creative Style and Philosophy Chen Xuan-Heng's works emphasize the natural expression of hand feel and brushstrokes, utilizing diverse textural decorations. This allows for rich variations in ash layers during the wood-firing process, showcasing a beauty that blends nature and humanity. His "Sea Rhyme Series" tea bowls, inspired by ocean waves, present layers and dynamism reminiscent of the sea. In addition to ceramic creation, Chen Xuan-Heng is passionate about self-learning and playing the traditional Okinawan instrument "Sanshin." He frequently shares videos of himself playing and singing on social media, demonstrating his love for Okinawan music. Xuan Tea Ware Authentic rustic charm Handcrafted warmth, by Xuan-Heng https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53643908193_8055eeb255_k.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52977245497_027faef031_c.jpg Upholding the spirit of Xuan Tea Ware's authentic rustic charm, accompanying tea lovers through every meticulously crafted moment of infusing soul with tea. Biography of Chen Xuan-Heng: Graduated from Fu-Hsin Trade & Arts School, Sculpture Department Completed technical training in the Decoration Group, Ceramic Department, Taiwan Handicraft Research Institute in 1992 Selected in the creative group of the 1st Golden Ceramic Award Competition in 1993 Graduated from the Sculpture Department, National Taiwan Institute of Arts Designer of ceramic gift development at Hsing Lung Pottery Graduated from the Department of Crafts and Design, National Taiwan University of Arts Lecturer of Hand-building Pottery for Daily Life at Luzhou Campus, Sanchong Community University, New Taipei City Selected in the 5th Taiwan International Golden Teapot Award Ceramic Design Competition Exhibition in 2014 Joint exhibition at the Yingge Ceramics Museum, New Taipei City Exhibited wood-fired tea bowls, the "A Bowl of Scenery" tea ware series, at the Xiamen Tea Fair in 2014 Solo exhibition "The Beauty of Wood-Fired Folk Art Fire Dance in Taiwan Ceramics" at Wen Shi, Taipei in 2015 Exhibited wood-fired pottery tea ware at the 20th MIF Macau International Trade & Investment Fair, The Venetian Macao Hotel in 2015 Solo exhibition "The Beauty of Wood-Fired Folk Art Fire Dance in Taiwan Ceramics" at the Shuanghe Gallery, National Taiwan Library in 2016 Executive Secretary of the Cultural Relics Appreciation Committee, Chinese Cultural Relics Protection Association Solo exhibition "The Most Beautiful Encounter of Earth and Fire ~ When Natural Glaze Meets Mineral Glaze, Wood-Fired Ceramic Art" at "Wen Shi," Taipei City in 2017 Solo exhibition of wood-fired daily life ceramics at Xue Yi Cheng, Dadaocheng, Taipei in 2018 Exhibited at the 13th China (Yiwu) International Trade Fair for Cultural Products and Gifts in Zhejiang, Yiwu in 2018 Selected in the 7th Taiwan International Golden Teapot Award Design Competition in 2018 Exhibited at Fubon Art Center, New Taipei City Exhibited at the Taipei World Trade Center Tea Culture Industry & Creative Aesthetics Exhibition in 2018 Xuan Tea Ware Oil Painting Exhibition at Nangang World Trade Center Tea Expo in 2018 Excellence Award at the 2018 Wei Wu Ying Jing Tao Award International Tea Culture Competition Exhibited at the 14th China (Yiwu) International Trade Fair for Cultural Products and Gifts in Zhejiang, Yiwu in 2019 Selected in the 8th International Golden Teapot Award Ceramic Design Competition in 2020 Joint exhibition at Taichung Port Art Center in 2020 Joint exhibition "Golden Brilliance: Wood-Fired Tea Ware and Flower Vases" at Mengjiao Gallery, Taipei City in 2021 Joint exhibition of wood-fired pottery tea ware and flower vases at Cangshan Gallery, Sanyi, Miaoli in 2021 Tea ware illustrator for the book "Exploring the Aesthetic Consciousness of Japanese Tea Ceramics" in 2023 Exhibited tea ware illustrations at SiSiNanCun Gallery in 2023 Joint exhibition of Nantou Pottery Association at Nantou Cultural Center in 2024 Joint exhibition of Nantou Pottery Association at Nantou Wude Hall in 2025 Joint exhibition of Nantou Pottery Association at Taichung Dadun Cultural Center in 2025 Joint exhibition of Nantou Pottery Association at National Changhua Living Art Center in 2025 Joint exhibition "Love Pottery, Give Love Through Pottery" by Nantou County Government Cultural Affairs Bureau in 2025 Awarded Silver Prize at the 3rd "Craftsmanship Dream" National Craft and Creative Product Competition in 2025 Appointed University Industry-Academia Collaboration Instructor for Pottery Professional Courses in 2025 **Warm Reminder Before Ordering** **Material** **Ceramic** **Usage and Care Instructions** **1. Not suitable for ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, or drying machines.** **2. Do not use abrasive scrubbers (e.g., steel wool) as they may scratch the ceramic glaze. Please use a soft cloth or sponge brush.** **1. Some items are hand-glazed, and the glaze color varies due to differences in glaze depth.** **2. Some items are handmade; therefore, they may not have uniform dimensions like mass-produced items. Wood-fired pieces may occasionally show signs of glaze drips or grinding marks, which will be clearly indicated in the product photos and descriptions. We kindly ask that those who seek perfection or are overly particular refrain from purchasing. We hope you can accept and appreciate the unique characteristics of handmade items before placing your order.** **3. Due to the mineral content in ceramics, minor imperfections such as small pits, bubbles, or small iron spots may appear. These are natural phenomena resulting from firing at thousands of degrees Celsius.** **4. Due to color differences in consumer electronic screens and natural variations during the firing process, there may be slight color discrepancies between the product images displayed on this website and the actual finished items received. Therefore, the color of the delivered item will prevail.** **Designed and handcrafted by Taiwanese artisans or commissioned for mass production**