[Mù Chūn Life] 50ml Tenmoku Glaze Chinese Small Teacup Wine Cup - Ye Minxiang Yingge Creation

→ Product Introduction This Tenmoku cup, with its classic Chinese small round design, offers versatile use for tea, coffee, or a small spirit. The beauty of Tenmoku lies in the infinite variations of its glaze. The surface often features textures reminiscent of rabbit fur, rain streaks, oil drops, or leopard spots. The dazzling Tenmoku effect is a mastery achieved by Teacher Yeh, who has dedicated decades to the study of glazes. He precisely controls the interplay of fire, earth, and glaze to craft such exquisite Tenmoku teacups, capturing both the intricate details of the textures and the overall atmosphere of the vessel. Since antiquity, Tenmoku teacups have been highly sought after by scholars and literati. In ancient times, due to numerous uncontrollable factors, generations of potters strove with all their might, pouring their hearts and souls into the pursuit of a perfect Tenmoku piece, often dedicating their lives to it. Today, with technological advancements, many variables in Tenmoku firing can be controlled. However, Tenmoku remains an exceptionally challenging and difficult type of ceramic to master. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this piece is designed for practicality. Teacher Yeh has meticulously adjusted each work based on years of experience, ensuring that every cup is comfortable to hold and durable for everyday use. → Product Specifications Tenmoku Glaze, Chinese Small Tea Cup / Wine Cup Capacity: 50cc Dimensions: 6.5 x 6.5 x 4 (Length x Width x Height in cm) → Purchase Notes * Most products in this design studio are purely handmade. The glaze or ash glaze on each piece will vary, which is precisely the charm of ceramic art. Therefore, once a single piece is sold out, it will not be restocked, and an identical piece cannot be found. If a piece you love is purchased by someone else, we regret that you will need to choose another item from our design studio. We apologize for any inconvenience. You may also contact the designer to see if a similar piece is available. * Dimensions are measured by hand and may have an error of within 0.5 cm. * It is possible for there to be some marks on the pieces from the crafting process, as all items are handmade or semi-handmade. Therefore, minor operational marks are to be expected. * During the firing process, natural variations in glaze and ash glaze distribution may occur, which is normal and characteristic of natural glazes, reflecting the inherent nature of ceramics. If you have any questions about the product, please send us a private message. * Product colors are based on the actual item. While product photos are taken in a studio with adjusted lighting and environment, no post-production editing is used. Please consider the actual product color as definitive, and such variations will not be considered defects. → Artist Introduction 【Yeh Min-Hsiang】 Apprenticed under Professor Wu Yu-Tang ◎ Experience 1979 Kiln Department Section Chief, Sanxi Tang Ceramic Company 1986 Founder, Xiangyi Ceramic Studio 1993 Consultant, Gentan Art & Crafts Co., Ltd. 1998 Glaze Technology Consultant, Thai Factory, Shinzhu Ceramics Co., Ltd. 1998 Master Craftsman, Ceramics Department, Yingge Vocational High School of Commerce and Industry 2001 Consultant, Shandong Factory, Gentan Art & Crafts Co., Ltd. 2002 Deputy General Manager, Jiaxing Quanyou Crafts Products Co., Ltd. 2003 Production Manager, Shanghai Qidong Huatai Ceramic Products Co., Ltd. 2005 Glaze Technology Consultant, Malaysian Specialty Ceramics Company ◎ Exhibited Works 1995 Professor Wu Yu-Tang and Student Joint Exhibition 2010 Crystal Glaze Appraisal Exhibition, Taiwan Ceramic Museum (Title: Crystal Series Six-Color Cup) 2011 New Ceramic Product Appraisal Exhibition, Taiwan Ceramic Museum (Title: Azure Ru Ware) 2011 Taiwan Ceramic Brand Classic Exhibition, Taiwan Ceramic Museum (Title: Crystal Series Six-Color Cup) 2012 Ceramic Golden Award, Taiwan Ceramic Museum (Title: Happiness) 2012 Excellent Craftsmanship Award, Taiwan (Title: Happiness) 2012 Creative Product of Food Culture, Taiwan Lifestyle Craft Design Competition (Title: Abundance within Ru Ware) 2013 Selected for Excellent Craftsmanship Award, Taiwan (Xiangyi Ceramic Studio) 2013 Yingge Kiln Brand Program - Featured Tableware Appraisal Exhibition (Azure - Lucky Tea Set) 2013 Yingge Kiln Brand Program - Featured Tableware Appraisal Exhibition (Tenmoku Iron Spot Glaze Bowl) 2013 Certificate of Excellent Craftsmanship Award, Taiwan (Camellia Pattern Incense Burner) 2014 Taiwan Creative Living Ceramics New Product Appraisal Exhibition - (Curved Pattern Teapot Tea Set) 2014 Yingge Kiln Brand Program - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Camellia Pattern Incense Burner) 2014 Yingge Kiln Brand Program - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Perfect Tea Set) 2014 Yingge Kiln Brand Program - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Tea Leaf Green Glazed Covered Cup) 2014 Top Ten Creative Souvenirs of New Taipei City, Creative Living Group Award - (Happiness Tea Set) 2015 Yingge Kiln Brand Program - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Elegant Teapot) 2015 Yingge Kiln Brand Program - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Tenmoku Cup - Golden Yellow, Red Gold, Green Gold, 3 models) 2015 Yingge Kiln Brand Program - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Happiness Tea Set) 2016 Top Ten Creative Souvenirs of New Taipei City, Creative Living Group Award - (Lucky Tea Set) 2020 Finalist in the "2020 New Taipei City Featured Product Selection" for the "Good Living Items" category with the 《Covered Gaiwan Tea Set》 2021 Yingge Kiln Brand Program - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Natural Glaze Coffee Dripper) 2022 Selected for Taiwan Green Craft, National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute - (Natural Glaze Coffee Dripper) 2023 Selected for Taiwan Green Craft, National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute - (Maze Dripper) 2023 Selected for Taiwan Green Craft, National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute - (Small Rim Cup) 2025 "Things Have Their Place" - Exhibition on Rituals in Life (Natural Glaze Coffee Dripper) → Studio Story A local ceramic studio in Yingge, Taiwan, with design and production firmly rooted in Taiwan, offering aesthetically pleasing and practical ceramic coffee ware. Multiple Taiwanese master craftsmen with decades of experience integrate traditional pottery techniques with coffee culture, making coffee and beauty an integral part of life. Furthermore, our ceramic artisans also possess 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.