[Mù Chūn Shēng Huó] 160ml Wood-Fired Ash Glaze Gongfu Tea Pitcher - Hand-Thrown by Yè Mǐnxiáng of Yingge

→ Product Introduction Wood firing is one of the oldest methods of ceramic production, primarily using wood as fuel. It requires four days of firing to reach the target temperature. The ash and oils from the burning wood then form a unique "coat" on each wood-fired piece, known as ash glaze. The artistic value of wood firing speaks for itself. The distinctive ash glaze ensures that no two pieces are ever exactly alike, making uniqueness its most revered quality. Thus, wood-fired creations best showcase the artist's personality and highlight the collector's discerning eye for art. Wood firing can be broadly categorized into unglazed and glazed firing. Unglazed ware is fired directly on the clay body without any glaze, revealing the most rustic texture of wood firing. Glazed ware, on the other hand, builds upon the natural ash glaze with the addition of various glazes, resulting in even more diverse and varied works. Beyond its artistic merit, wood-fired ceramics, due to the natural carbon deposits during firing, enhance the sweetness and clarity of water or tea. This inherent functional benefit elevates wood-fired pieces beyond mere aesthetic appreciation, adding practical value. Therefore, a good wood-fired piece must be not only beautiful but also functional. Master Ye meticulously adjusts each piece based on years of experience, ensuring that every item is both user-friendly and durable. → Product Specifications Wood-fired Ash Glaze Gongfu Tea "Cha Hai" (Tea Pitcher), Hand-thrown Full capacity: 160ml, Effective capacity: 100ml Dimensions: 7x9x7 cm (Length x Width x Height) → Purchase Notes * Most products in this design館 are purely handmade, and the glaze or ash deposit on each piece is unique, which is the charm of pottery. Therefore, once a piece is sold out, it will not be restocked, and an identical piece cannot be found. If a piece you like is purchased by someone else, we regret that you can only choose another item from our design館. We apologize for any inconvenience. You may also contact the designer to see if a similar piece is available. * Dimensions are measured manually and may have an error of within 0.5 cm. * Pieces may show some marks from the crafting process, as they are handmade or semi-handmade. These are normal operational traces. * During the firing process, the glaze and ash may exhibit natural distribution phenomena, which is normal and characteristic of natural glazes. Ceramics are inherently natural. If you have any questions about the product, please send us a private message. * Product images are taken in a studio with adjusted lighting and environment, but no post-production editing is used. Please refer to the actual product for color accuracy, as variations will not be considered defects. → Artist Introduction Master Ye Min-Hsiang Apprenticed under Professor Wu Yu-Tang ◎ Experience 1979: Kiln Department Head, Sanxi Tang Ceramics Company 1986: Founder, Xiangyi Ceramics Studio 1993: Consultant, Gantanxuan Arts and Crafts Co., Ltd. 1998: Glaze Technology Advisor, Thai Factory, Xinzhu Ceramics Co., Ltd. 1998: Master Craftsman, Pottery Department, Yingge Vocational High School 2001: Consultant, Shandong Factory, Gantanxuan Arts and Crafts Co., Ltd. 2002: Deputy General Manager, Jiaxing Quanyou Handicrafts Co., Ltd. 2003: Production Manager, Shanghai Qidong Huatai Ceramics Co., Ltd. 2005: Glaze Technology Advisor, Malaysian Specialty Ceramics Company ◎ Exhibited Works 1995: Professor Wu Yu-Tang and Student Joint Exhibition 2010: Taiwan Ceramics Museum Crystal Glaze Appraisal Exhibition (Title: "Crystal Series Six-Color Cups") 2011: Taiwan Ceramics Museum New Ceramic Product Appraisal Exhibition (Title: "Sky Blue Ru Ware") 2011: Taiwan Ceramics Museum Taiwan Ceramic Brand Classic Exhibition (Title: "Crystal Series Six-Color Cups") 2012: Taiwan Ceramics Museum Pottery Gold Award (Title: "Happiness") 2012: Taiwan Excellent Handicraft Evaluation (Title: "Happiness") 2012: Taiwan Lifestyle Craft Design Competition - Food Culture Creative Product (Title: "Ru Zhong You Yu") 2013: Selected for Taiwan Excellent Handicraft Evaluation (Xiangyi Ceramics Studio) 2013: Taiwan Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Featured Tableware Exhibition (Title: "Sky Blue - Lucky Tea Set") 2013: Taiwan Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Featured Tableware Exhibition (Title: "Tianmu Iron Spot Glaze Bowl") 2013: Taiwan Excellent Handicraft Evaluation Certificate (Title: "Tea Camellia Incense Plate") 2014: Taiwan Creative Lifestyle Ceramics New Product Appraisal Exhibition (Title: "Curved Pattern Pot Tea Set") 2014: Taiwan Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Evaluation (Title: "Tea Camellia Incense Plate") 2014: Taiwan Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Evaluation (Title: "Perfect Tea Set") 2014: Taiwan Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Evaluation (Title: "Tea Leaf Glazed Covered Cup") 2014: Taiwan New Taipei City Top Ten Quality Souvenirs - Creative Lifestyle Group Winner (Title: "Happiness Tea Set") 2015: Taiwan Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Evaluation (Title: "Elegant Pot") 2015: Taiwan Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Evaluation (Title: "Tianmu Cup - Golden Yellow, Red Gold, Green Gold, 3 types") 2015: Taiwan Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Evaluation (Title: "Happiness Tea Set") 2016: Taiwan New Taipei City Top Ten Quality Souvenirs - Creative Lifestyle Group Winner (Title: "Lucky Tea Set") 2020: "2020 New Taipei City Featured Product Selection" - "Covered Bowl Tea Ware" Nominated for Lifestyle Goodies Group 2021: Taiwan Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Evaluation (Title: "Natural Glaze Coffee Filter Cup") 2022: National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute - Taiwan Green Craft Selection (Title: "Natural Glaze Coffee Filter Cup") 2023: National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute - Taiwan Green Craft Selection (Title: "Maze Filter Cup") 2023: National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute - Taiwan Green Craft Selection (Title: "Small Edge Cup") 2025: "Where Things Belong" - Lifestyle Ritual Exhibition (Title: "Natural Glaze Coffee Filter Cup") → Design Studio Story Located in Yingge, Taiwan, our local ceramic studio is dedicated to design and production rooted in Taiwan, offering aesthetically pleasing and functional ceramic coffee ware. Several Taiwanese masters with decades of experience blend traditional pottery craftsmanship with coffee culture, making coffee and beauty an integral part of life. Furthermore, our ceramic masters have extensive experience in producing tea sets and hand-thrown vessels. Natural Glaze Cultural and Creative Studio also offers exquisite tea sets and purely handmade ceramic items.