Peacock Display Drinking Cup 90ml | Yu-Ning Chiu | Yingge Kiln | A3-08

Artist: Yu-Ning Chiu Capacity: 90ml (full capacity) Dimensions: Diameter 8.6cm, Height 4.2cm Material: Fine Porcelain Clay Packaging: Handmade Gift Box with Certificate of Authenticity Origin: Yingge Selected for the China Design Innovation Award, 2017 Recognized as an Excellent Yingge Kiln Work, 2018 Awarded Excellence in the Fine Crafts Category at the Taiwan Craft Competition, 2018 Nominated for the China Design Award, 2019 Featured in a Column in the New Taipei City Culture Quarterly, 2021 Exhibited at the Presidential Office Craft Exhibition, 2022 Exhibited at the Executive Yuan Art Gallery, 2023 Featured in the "Pottery of Leisurely Times" Special Exhibition, 2024 Brand Licensing for "Yingge Kiln," 2025 This piece is crafted through the meticulous layering of four to five different glazes. The subtle variations in thickness of each glaze layer, combined with firing at 1260°C, undergo a 20-hour intense heat transformation. Within the kiln, the material contracts and flows, creating the distinctive patterns and fluidity reminiscent of peacock feathers. The challenge in its creation lies in precisely controlling the thickness of each glaze application and adjusting the temperature curve. Glazes that are too thin or fired at insufficient temperatures will not yield the "peacock display" pattern. Conversely, glazes that are too thick or fired at excessive temperatures can cause the glaze to run onto the supporting board, potentially damaging both the cup and the board. Even ambient temperature fluctuations can influence the final outcome. Numerous factors interplay, and despite years of dedicated study, achieving absolute precision in its variations remains elusive. It is precisely this inherent unpredictability that imbues each finished piece with its precious value. The artist hopes this work inspires everyone to embrace hope when facing challenges, to persevere with unwavering effort, and to one day unfurl their own beautiful feathers, illuminating their lives with brilliance, much like a peacock. Additional Notes: Slight color variations may occur; the actual product color is definitive. ★ Gift box color will be shipped randomly unless otherwise specified.