【Autumn/Winter Gift】90ml Iron-Spotted Tenmoku Straight-Sided Round-Mouth Cup Sake Cup By Master Ye Min-Xiang of Yingge

→ About the Artwork The beauty of Tenmoku lies in the infinite variations of its glaze. The surface often displays patterns reminiscent of rabbit fur, silk threads, oil droplets, or leopard spots. This dazzling Tenmoku is a testament to Master Ye's decades of dedicated glaze research. He precisely controls the interplay of fire, clay, and glaze to achieve such exquisite Tenmoku ware, mastering both the intricate details of the patterns and the overall ambiance of the vessel. Since ancient times, Tenmoku ceramics have been highly coveted by scholars and connoisseurs. In the past, due to numerous uncontrollable factors, generations of potters toiled endlessly, dedicating their lives to achieving a single perfect Tenmoku piece. Today, advancements in technology have brought many variables in Tenmoku firing under control, yet it remains an exceptionally challenging and elusive type of ceramic art. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this piece is designed for practicality. Master Ye meticulously adjusts each creation based on his years of experience, ensuring that every item is both comfortable to use and durable. → Specifications Iron Spot Tenmoku Straight Cylindrical Cup for Wine Capacity: 90ml Dimensions: 6.5cm (Length) x 6.5cm (Width) x 5.5cm (Height) → Purchase Notes * Most products in this design studio are handmade, and the glaze or ash deposit on each piece will vary. This is part of the inherent charm of ceramic art. Therefore, once a piece is sold out, it will not be restocked, and an identical item cannot be found. If a piece you admire is purchased by someone else, we regret that you will need to select another item from the studio's collection, or you may contact the designer to inquire about similar pieces. * Dimensions are measured by hand and may have an error of within 0.5cm. * Traces of the crafting process may be visible on the pieces, as they are handmade or semi-handmade. These subtle marks are part of their unique character. * During the firing process, the natural distribution of glaze and ash deposits is normal and is a key characteristic emphasized in natural glazes, reflecting the inherent nature of ceramics. If you have any questions about the product, please feel free to send us a private message. * Product images are taken in a professional studio with adjusted lighting and environment; no post-production editing is applied to the colors. Please consider the actual product color as the definitive reference. Differences in color will not be considered a defect. → Artist Introduction [Master Yeh Min-Hsiang] Apprenticed under Professor Wu Yu-Tang ◎ Experience 1979 Kiln Department Manager, San Xi Tang Ceramics Company 1986 Founder, Xiang Yi Ceramics Studio 1993 Consultant, Gan Tang Xuan Arts & Crafts Co., Ltd. 1998 Glaze Technical Advisor, Thai Factory, Xin Zhu Pottery Co., Ltd. 1998 Master Craftsman, Ceramics Department, Yingge Vocational High School of Industry and Commerce 2001 Consultant, Shandong Factory, Gan Tang Xuan Arts & Crafts Co., Ltd. 2002 Vice General Manager, Jiaxing Quanyou Handicrafts Co., Ltd. 2003 Production Manager, Shanghai Qidong Huatai Ceramics Co., Ltd. 2005 Glaze Technical Advisor, Malaysian Specialty Ceramics Company ◎ Exhibited Works 1995 Master Wu Yu-Tang and Students Joint Exhibition 2010 Crystal Glaze Evaluation Exhibition, Taiwan Ceramics Museum (Title: "Brilliant Series Six-Color Cups") 2011 New Ceramic Products Evaluation Exhibition, Taiwan Ceramics Museum (Title: "Sky Blue Ru Ware") 2011 Classic Taiwan Ceramic Brands Exhibition, Taiwan Ceramics Museum (Title: "Brilliant Series Six-Color Cups") 2012 Golden Ceramic Art Award, Taiwan Ceramics Museum (Title: "Happiness") 2012 Taiwan Excellent Craft Products Evaluation (Title: "Happiness") 2012 Creative Product for Culinary Culture, Taiwan Life Craft Design Competition (Title: "Ru Ware with Abundance") 2013 Selected for Taiwan Excellent Craft Products (Xiang Yi Ceramics Studio) 2013 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Specialty Dinnerware Evaluation Exhibition (Sky Blue - Lucky Tea Set) 2013 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Specialty Dinnerware Evaluation Exhibition (Tenmoku Iron Spot Glaze Bowl) 2013 Certificate of Taiwan Excellent Craft Products Evaluation (Camellia Pattern Incense Plate) 2014 Taiwan Creative Life · New Ceramic Products Evaluation Exhibition - (Curved Pattern Teapot Tea Set) 2014 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Evaluation - (Camellia Pattern Incense Plate) 2014 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Evaluation - (Perfect Tea Set) 2014 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Evaluation - (Tea Leaf Green Glazed Covered Cup) 2014 Top Ten Souvenirs of New Taipei City, Taiwan - Creative Life Group Award - (Happiness Tea Set) 2015 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Evaluation - (Elegant Teapot) 2015 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Evaluation - (Tenmoku Cups - Golden Yellow, Red Gold, Green Gold, 3 styles) 2015 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Evaluation - (Happiness Tea Set) 2016 Top Ten Souvenirs of New Taipei City, Taiwan - Creative Life Group Award - (Lucky Tea Set) 2020 "2020 New Taipei City Featured Products Selection" - Nominated for "Good Living Items" category with "Covered Bowl Tea Ware" 2021 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Evaluation - (Natural Glaze Coffee Filter Cup) 2022 National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute - Taiwan Green Craft Selection - (Natural Glaze Coffee Filter Cup) 2023 National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute - Taiwan Green Craft Selection (Maze Filter Cup) 2023 National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute - Taiwan Green Craft Selection (Small Edge Cup) 2025 "Where Things Belong" - Life Ritual Exhibition (Natural Glaze Coffee Filter Cup) → Studio Story Located in Yingge, Taiwan, our ceramic studio is deeply rooted in Taiwan for both design and production, offering aesthetically pleasing and practical ceramic coffee ware. Several Taiwanese master craftsmen, with decades of experience, blend traditional pottery techniques with coffee culture, making coffee and beauty an integral part of life. Furthermore, our ceramic artisans possess extensive experience in producing tea sets and hand-thrown vessels. Natural Glaze Cultural & Creative Studio also offers exquisite tea sets and purely handmade ceramic items.