[Mù Chūn Life] 180ml Wood-Fired Teapot, Natural Ash Glaze, Purely Handmade, Master Ye Min-Xiang's Creation

→ About the Work Wood firing is one of the oldest methods of ceramic production, primarily using wood as fuel. It requires four days of firing to reach the target temperature. The ash and oils from the burning wood become the unique "outer garment" of each wood-fired piece, known as the ash glaze. The artistic value of wood firing speaks for itself. The distinctive ash glaze ensures that no two pieces are exactly alike, making uniqueness its most revered quality. Thus, wood-fired creations best showcase the artist's personality and highlight the collector's discerning eye for art. Wood firing can be broadly categorized into unglazed and glazed firing. Unglazed refers to firing the clay body directly without any glaze, revealing the most rustic texture of wood firing. Glazed firing, on the other hand, builds upon the natural ash glaze by adding various glaze effects, resulting in even more diverse creations. Beyond its artistic value, wood-fired ceramics, due to the adherence of natural carbon during firing, make water for boiling or tea taste sweeter and more refreshing. This inherent quality, beyond its aesthetic appeal, enhances the practicality of wood-fired ware. Therefore, a good wood-fired piece must not only be beautiful but also functional. Master Yeh meticulously adjusts each piece based on years of experience, ensuring that every item is comfortable to use and durable. → Product Specifications Wood-fired Teapot, Natural Ash Glaze, Purely Handmade Capacity: 180ml Dimensions: 8.8cm (L) x 13.7cm (W) x 8.5cm (H) → Purchase Notes *Most products in this design館 are purely handmade, and the glaze or ash glaze on each piece is unique. This is the charm of ceramic art. Therefore, once a piece is sold out, it will not be restocked, and an identical piece cannot be found. If a piece you like is purchased by someone else, we apologize, but you will need to choose another piece from our collection. Alternatively, you can contact the designer to see if a similar piece is available. *Dimensions are measured by hand and may have an error of within 0.5cm. *Pieces may show some marks from the production process, as they are handmade or semi-handmade. These are normal signs of craftsmanship. *During the firing process, the glaze and ash may distribute naturally, which is normal and characteristic of natural glazes. Ceramics are inherently natural. If you have any questions about the product, please send us a private message. *Product images are taken in a studio with adjusted lighting and environment, but no post-production editing is used. Please refer to the actual product for color accuracy, as variations will not be considered defects. → About the Artist Master Yeh Min-Hsiang Apprenticed under Professor Wu Yu-Tang ◎ Experience 1979: Kiln Department Manager, San Hsi Tang Ceramic Company 1986: Founder, Hsiang Yi Ceramic Studio 1993: Consultant, Chien Tang Hsun Artistic Ceramics Co., Ltd. 1998: Glaze Technical Advisor, Thailand Factory, Hsin Chu Pottery Co., Ltd. 1998: Master Craftsman, Department of Pottery, Yingge Vocational High School 2001: Consultant, Shandong Factory, Chien Tang Hsun Artistic Ceramics Co., Ltd. 2002: Deputy General Manager, Jiaxing Quan You Handicrafts Co., Ltd. 2003: Production Manager, Shanghai Qidong Huatai Ceramic Products Co., Ltd. 2005: Glaze Technical Advisor, Malaysia Specialty Ceramics Company ◎ Exhibited Works 1995: Joint Exhibition of Professor Wu Yu-Tang and Students 2010: Crystal Glaze Appraisal Exhibition, Taiwan Ceramics Museum (Title: "Crystal Series Six-Color Cups") 2011: New Ceramic Product Appraisal Exhibition, Taiwan Ceramics Museum (Title: "Sky Blue Ru Ware") 2011: Taiwan Ceramics Brand Classic Exhibition, Taiwan Ceramics Museum (Title: "Crystal Series Six-Color Cups") 2012: Golden Ceramic Art Award, Taiwan Ceramics Museum (Title: "Happiness") 2012: Taiwan Excellent Handicraft Evaluation (Title: "Happiness") 2012: Taiwan Lifestyle Craft Design Competition, Food Culture Creative Product (Title: "Ru Ware with Abundance") 2013: Selected for Taiwan Excellent Handicrafts Evaluation (Hsiang Yi Ceramic Studio) 2013: Yingge Kiln Brand Project, Taiwan - Featured Tableware Appraisal Exhibition (Title: "Sky Blue - Lucky Tea Set") 2013: Yingge Kiln Brand Project, Taiwan - Featured Tableware Appraisal Exhibition (Title: "Tianmu Iron Spot Glaze Bowl") 2013: Certificate of Taiwan Excellent Handicrafts Evaluation (Title: "Tea Flower Pattern Incense Plate") 2014: Taiwan Creative Life - New Ceramic Product Appraisal Exhibition (Title: "Curved Pattern Pot Tea Set") 2014: Yingge Kiln Brand Project, Taiwan - Trademark Licensing Evaluation (Title: "Tea Flower Pattern Incense Plate") 2014: Yingge Kiln Brand Project, Taiwan - Trademark Licensing Evaluation (Title: "Perfect Tea Set") 2014: Yingge Kiln Brand Project, Taiwan - Trademark Licensing Evaluation (Title: "Tea Leaf Glaze Covered Cup") 2014: Top Ten Creative Souvenirs of New Taipei City, Taiwan - Creative Lifestyle Group Award (Title: "Happiness Tea Set") 2015: Yingge Kiln Brand Project, Taiwan - Trademark Licensing Evaluation (Title: "Elegant Pot") 2015: Yingge Kiln Brand Project, Taiwan - Trademark Licensing Evaluation (Title: "Tianmu Cup - Golden Yellow, Red Gold, Green Gold, 3 types") 2015: Yingge Kiln Brand Project, Taiwan - Trademark Licensing Evaluation (Title: "Happiness Tea Set") 2016: Top Ten Creative Souvenirs of New Taipei City, Taiwan - Creative Lifestyle Group Award (Title: "Lucky Tea Set") 2020: "2020 New Taipei City Featured Products Selection" - Nominated in the "Good Living Items" category for "Covered Bowl Tea Ware" 2021: Yingge Kiln Brand Project, Taiwan - Trademark Licensing Evaluation (Title: "Natural Glaze Coffee Filter Cup") 2022: National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute - Taiwan Green Craft Selection (Title: "Natural Glaze Coffee Filter Cup") 2023: National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute - Taiwan Green Craft Selection (Title: "Maze Filter Cup") 2023: National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute - Taiwan Green Craft Selection (Title: "Small Rim Cup") 2025: "Where Things Belong" - Lifestyle Ritual Special Exhibition (Title: "Natural Glaze Coffee Filter Cup") → Our Story Located in Yingge, Taiwan, our ceramic studio is deeply rooted in Taiwan for both design and production, offering beautiful 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 masters have 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 products.