Wood-Fired Shino Tea Bowl

Within "Wood-Fired Shino" ceramics, life is revealed by fire. On the feldspathic glaze, as pure as jade, it forcefully retains the **"ash glaze" and "fire marks"** left by the burnt wood. This is not like snow in a greenhouse, but like snow on rocks, grown in the wilderness and baptized by intense fire and wind. ■ Birth Like an Alchemical Transformation: Six Days and Seven Nights of Ash and Fire Baptism • Permeation of Natural Ash Glaze: As the feldspathic glaze melts into a viscous liquid at high temperatures, wood ash from within the kiln drifts down with the wind. The alkaline substances in the ash combine with the feldspathic glaze, creating natural streaks of blue, yellow, and brown on the pristine surface. • Fire Marks from a Reducing Atmosphere: The carbon and reducing atmosphere generated by wood combustion thoroughly catalyze the iron in the clay and the glaze, forcing out the most captivating **"crimson fire color"** at the boundary between the glaze and the clay body. ● Visual and Sensory Characteristics • Visual Presentation: Layers of time over white The glaze still retains the Shino glaze's characteristic thick, creamy base, but the surface is covered with the **"metallic sheen" or "earthy ash glaze"** unique to wood firing. The color transitions from ivory white to caramel, with deep, textured layers. • Surface Texture: A silken feel within ruggedness Where the glaze is thick, it resembles dripping snow; where it is thin, the ash glaze creates a granular texture like rock. This contrast of "moist where thick, weathered where thin" imbues the vessel with a story, both visually and tactilely. • Uniqueness: Fingerprints of fire on white snow The direction of the ash glaze and the depth of the fire marks differ on every piece of wood-fired Shino. How the fire permeated the feldspathic glaze, leaving carbon and ash marks there, is the **"divine brushstroke"** that even the potter cannot fully predict. Typical Characteristics (Wood-Fired Shino Features) • Ash Crystallization (Natural Ash): Naturally formed earthy yellow, green, or golden spots on the glaze. • Rich Crimson Fire (Crimson Fire): More intense and deeper orange-red fire marks than typical Shino. • Orange Peel and Worm-Eaten Marks: Rich micro-porous texture on the surface, showcasing ultimate hand-feel and craftsmanship depth. 🌕 Work | Wood-Fired Shino Tea Bowl Ref. No. | B00009 ❤️ Name | The cherry blossoms slightly fall. 🌿 Glaze Realm | After the fire departs, more than just lingering warmth remains. Those barely visible pink hues, are traces of spring's passage. 🌿 Appreciation of the Glaze Realm | "Fire sparks through snow, a vast expanse in the brew." This is more than just a tea bowl; it is a wild reunion of feldspar and wood ash under extreme high temperatures. Observe the distinct layers of ash glaze and the rich crimson fire marks – they are time's medals, solidified during six days and seven nights of flame. ■ Item: Tea Bowl ■ Dimensions: Diameter 12 / Height 9 / Weight 405g (Unit: cm) ■ Craftsmanship: Hand-pinched / Wood-fired / Shino glaze 🔥 Tips for Selection ● Even Rim ● Composition and Balance ● Glaze Variations ● Grip Feel 💧 Care Instructions ■ Gentle scrubbing (avoid scratching) ■ Avoid detergents if possible (to prevent lingering scents) ■ Air dry after use (to prevent dampness) →⚠️ Purchase Notes 🌿 Most works in this studio are purely handmade. Each piece's glaze color, ash glaze, and texture will vary, which is the natural charm and uniqueness of wood-fired pottery. 🌿 Dimensions are measured by hand, with a potential error of approximately 0.5-1 cm, which is within the normal range. 🌿 Minor marks from the crafting process may be present, which are natural expressions of handmade items. 🌿 During the wood-firing process, ash glaze, mineral inclusions, or a rough glaze surface are natural phenomena, not defects. 🌿 Product photos may vary due to different lighting conditions. Please refer to the actual product for the actual color. If you have any questions about the artwork, please feel free to message us. — 🌿 TAS Shiyi Zhan, Recorder of Pottery and Fire —