Wood-Fired Cut-Edge Tea Pitcher / 300cc / Xiao Ping Fan Handmade

©️ "Ink Concealment" Wood-Fired Cut-Edge Tea Pitcher ©️ This cut-edge tea pitcher, in its entirety, presents a subtly mysterious black hue. It's understated and reserved, yet possesses a distinct presence. Crafted purely through wood firing without any glaze, its tactile feel and texture are truly captivating. Capacity: 300cc #WoodFiredTeaPitcher #HandmadeCeramics #EverydayLife #XiaoPingFanPottery In 2023, two artists from Xiao Ping Fan Pottery, Chen Shiping and Wang Yufan, had their works selected for excellence at the 5th Shanghai International Wood Firing Ceramics Competition. Your support fuels our continued creation. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341561855_249c0591a6_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341437984_c608c50771_c.jpg 2023 Media Interview: The Lean Startup Journey of Xiao Ping Art https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341329978_bb6984d457_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341561785_f553253a82_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341329968_8834731df8_c.jpg The works from Xiao Ping Fan Pottery do not pursue mass production. Each creation possesses a unique concept and design, imbuing the pieces with life through the process of pure hand-building or wheel throwing. Every item is one of a kind. Our pottery is a collaborative effort between my husband and I, hence the signatures "Ping" or "Fan," and some pieces bear the "Xiao Ping Fan Pottery" seal. Truly unique!! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567264550_68d52fdae8_b.jpg **1. What is the origin of the works?** We primarily use American clay, Japanese clay, and Taiwanese Miaoli clay for our creations. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567015014_0b15931da0_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565549942_7663197885_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567015039_4c2a9b80e3_c.jpg **2. What is the wood firing process?** American clay, Japanese clay, and Miaoli clay are mixed in different proportions. The creation process involves pure hand-building (not a pottery wheel) to slowly form the shape. After basic shaping, the body lines are refined, followed by polishing to complete the greenware. Once in the kiln, the wood fire from natural longan and acacia wood burns continuously for five days and four nights. The temperature reaches over 1200 degrees Celsius. During this process, natural ash deposits adhere to the works, forming a special ash glaze. Simultaneously, the kiln's flame patterns flow between the pieces, creating beautiful orange-red or blue-purple fire marks. After five days and four nights of ash and flame interplay, a week of cooling is required before a piece achieves its beautiful form! Because the kiln atmosphere differs with each wood firing, the ash deposits and flame patterns on each piece are never the same, making every work uniquely singular! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567015104_1eec785177_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567264535_7bd0037e60_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565533012_fdce6d65a3_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51566346721_2b98f539f8_c.jpg **3. What should guests be aware of?** Product colors may vary slightly due to photographic lighting. As the works are purely handmade, they will retain traces of the crafting process. Minor variations may also occur due to the firing process, such as slight imperfections in the rim or minor production scratches, which are considered normal and do not affect usability. Your understanding is appreciated! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565533097_13ea71a377_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565533012_219eca4133_c.jpg **4. Xiao Ping Art's Recent Competition and Exhibition History** 2023 Media Interview: The Lean Startup Journey of Xiao Ping Art 2023 Selected for two pieces, "Antelope Match" and "White Monkey Censer," at the 5th Shanghai International Wood Firing Ceramics Competition 2023 "Ceramic Sculpture · Tracing Ceramics" Member Exhibition, Chinese Ceramic Association 2022 "Xin Tao Award" Excellence Award for New Ceramic Studios 2022 "Xin Tao Award" Outstanding Individual Award for Ceramic Innovation 2022 "Shining Together" Joint Exhibition, Chinese Ceramic Association 2022 Selected for Photography Category, Yilan Fine Arts Exhibition, "Peng Spreads Its Wings" 2022 "Brilliant Together" Joint Exhibition, Chinese Ceramic Association 2021 Honorable Mention in the Wood Firing Category, Miaoli Ceramic Art Festival Competition, "Cattle Collide" 2021 Selected for three pieces, "Tears of Joy," "Dancing with Sheep," and "Sheep are Content," at the 4th Shanghai International Wood Firing Ceramics Competition 2021 Joint Exhibition, Miaoli Ceramic Association and Cultural Affairs Bureau 2020 "Yi Yun" Joint Exhibition, Miaoli Ceramics Museum 2020 Exhibition, Miaoli Ceramics Museum, Miaoli Ceramic Art Festival **Artists: Chen Shiping, Wang Yufan**