Peacock Display Tea Cups, 80ml, YuNing Chiu, Yingge Kiln, A2-02

Artist: YuNing Chiu Capacity: 80ml (full cup) Quantity: Set of 2 Dimensions: Diameter 7.8 cm, Height 4.2 cm Material: Fine porcelain Packaging: Handmade gift box with Certificate of Authenticity Origin: Yingge, Taiwan Selected, China Original Design Award, 2017 Exquisite Piece, Yingge Kiln Evaluation, 2018 Honorable Mention, Fine Crafts Category, Taiwan Craft Competition, 2018 Nominee,中华设计奖 (China Design Award), 2019 Featured Column, New Taipei City Cultural Quarterly, 2021 Exhibited at the Presidential Office Craft Exhibition, 2022 Exhibited at the Executive Yuan Art Gallery, 2023 Special Exhibition "Pottery & Time," 2024 This piece is crafted through the meticulous layering of four to five different glazes. By carefully controlling the thickness of each glaze application and firing at 1260°C, the piece undergoes a 20-hour transformation in the intense heat of the kiln. This process allows the glazes to contract and flow, creating the intricate patterns and fluid movement reminiscent of a peacock's feathers. The challenge in its creation lies in the precise control of each glaze layer's thickness and the delicate adjustment of the temperature curve. Glazes that are too thin or fired at insufficient temperatures will fail to produce the peacock feather motif. Conversely, glazes that are too thick or fired at excessive temperatures can cause the glaze to run onto the supporting surface, potentially damaging both the teacup and the surface itself. Even ambient temperature variations can influence the final outcome. Despite years of dedicated practice, the subtle nuances of these factors remain elusive, making each complete piece a testament to its rarity and value. It is my hope that this creation inspires you to embrace hope in the face of adversity, to persevere with unwavering effort, and to one day unfurl your own magnificent feathers, illuminating your life with brilliance! Additional Notes: Slight color variations may occur; please refer to the actual product for color accuracy. ★ Gift box color will be shipped randomly unless specified.