Wood-fired Tea Pitcher / Dipping Sauce Bowl / Handmade by Xiao Ping Fan

The wide opening is, quite simply, a statement of generosity. It allows heat to dissipate quickly, so when you reach for it, you feel warmth, not a searing heat that makes you pull back. This thoughtful consideration for touch is more practical than any design philosophy. On the tea table, it serves as a fair cup to even out the tea's flavor. It can also be used as a dipping sauce bowl! Capacity: 220cc At Xiao Ping Fan Ceramic Studio, we don't pursue mass production. Each creation boasts a unique concept and design, imbuing life into the piece through the pure process of hand-shaping or wheel-throwing. Every item is one of a kind. Our works are a collaboration between my husband and I, hence the signatures "Ping" or "Fan." Larger pieces are marked with the "Xiao Ping Fan Ceramic Studio" seal—truly unique! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567264550_68d52fdae8_b.jpg **1. What is the origin of the materials?** We primarily use American clay, Japanese clay, and Taiwanese Miaoli clay for our creations. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51566346721_76eb324304_h.jpg **2. What is the wood-firing process?** American, Japanese, and Miaoli clays are blended in different proportions. The creation process involves pure hand-shaping (not on a pottery wheel), slowly forming the piece. After basic shaping, the body lines are refined, 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 works, forming a unique ash glaze. Simultaneously, the kiln's flames dance among the pieces, creating beautiful orange-red or blue-purple fire marks. After five days and four nights of ash and fire patterns intertwining, a week of cooling is required before a piece achieves its beautiful form! As the kiln atmosphere differs with each firing, the ash deposits and fire marks on each piece will never be the same, making every creation utterly unique! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565533012_fdce6d65a3_h.jpg **3. What should our esteemed guests be aware of?** Product colors may vary slightly due to photographic lighting. As works are purely handmade, they will retain the textures of the maker's touch. Minor variations may occur during the firing process; slight imperfections at the rim or minor crafting scratches are considered normal and do not affect usability. We appreciate your understanding! 🌟🌟Xiao Ping Fan's Recent Competition and Exhibition Experience🌟🌟 2022 Yilan Fine Arts Exhibition, Photography Category, Selected 2022 Republic of China Ceramics Association Brilliant Joint Exhibition 2021 Miaoli Pottery Art Festival Pottery Competition, Wood-fired Category, Honorable Mention 2021 The 4th Shanghai International Wood-fired Pottery Competition, Three Entries Shortlisted 2021 Miaoli Pottery Association, Bureau of Cultural Affairs Joint Exhibition 2020 Miaoli Ceramics Museum Brilliant Joint Exhibition 2020 Miaoli Pottery Art Festival, Ceramics Museum Exhibition