Iridescent Tea Gold Hare's Fur Tenmoku Extra-Large Mushroom Hat Tea Bowl | Masterpiece Handmade, Artfully Fired, Ideal for Tea Ceremony and Collection

**Product Description and Story** 1. Breaking away from the conventional, rigid impression of black pottery and black glaze in traditional Tenmoku glazes, we boldly adopted the concept of "Ancient Glaze, New Porcelain" to design a series of Tenmoku glazed teacups and bowls. Our aim is to bring art into homes and into the market for exquisite gifts. 2. While not claiming functional innovation, the design is extended from Song Dynasty tea bowls, imbuing daily life with aesthetic depth. Using it offers an experience akin to enjoying tea in the ancient Song era. Beyond tea tasting, appreciating the ever-changing, brilliant colors of the Tenmoku glaze's iridescence can transport one to another world, enhancing the joy of tea appreciation. 3. The form continues the original shape of Song Dynasty tea bowls, with slight embellishments for ergonomic comfort and a smooth grip. Made from highly mineralized raw materials, it possesses water-activating properties, and each glaze color is unique. It has been tested by the Central Bureau of Standards, Ministry of Economic Affairs, R.O.C. according to CNS3503, confirming it is free from lead and cadmium. 4. Hare's Fur Glaze: Characterized by dense, needle-like fine patterns that flash within the glaze, named for its resemblance to hare's fur. Hare's fur glaze originated in Jianyang, Fujian during the Song Dynasty and is one of the renowned glazes in the Tenmoku series. It is a type of crystalline iron glaze. Its texture is similar to oil-spot Tenmoku, possessing immense artistic beauty. 5. Due to a high iron content of up to 9% in the glaze, some iron from the clay body melts into the glaze at high temperatures. Bubbles within the glaze layer bring this iron to the surface. At 1300°C, the glaze flows, causing the iron to form streaks. Upon cooling, small crystals of hematite precipitate, forming what is known as hare's fur. 6. Influenced by factors such as "kiln transformation," hare's fur patterns vary in length and fineness, and the colors can range from golden yellow to silvery white, commonly referred to as "golden hare's fur" or "silver hare's fur." 7. Materials Used: Imported 301 porcelain clay from Japan. 8. Techniques Used: Electric kiln + small amount of gas reduction firing, unique firing curve technology, firing time of 24 hours. Selected pieces of iridescent hare's fur Tenmoku are fired approximately 3 times. 9. Production Process: Forming (wheel throwing) → Bisque firing at 800°C → Finishing the bisque ware (polishing) → Glazing → Glaze firing at 1300°C. 10. This set of iridescent hare's fur Tenmoku comes in a Standard Edition and a Selected Edition. The firing process for the Selected Edition of iridescent hare's fur Tenmoku is highly unstable, requiring meticulous recording of kiln placement. Only one or two positions per kiln yield the best results, with decades of firing needed to select a single piece – its difficulty can be described as one in ten thousand. This artwork's packaging considers its collectible nature, using a traditional silk brocade storage box, making it suitable for both gifting and the collector's market. 11. Primarily marketed under the XINKO Kiln brand, it is completely "Made in Taiwan" (MIT). While utilizing traditional shapes and glazes, it achieves entirely new glaze colors that break from tradition. Our pricing is very accessible, making our pieces not only suitable for collection but also for daily use, bringing art into homes and the market for exquisite gifts. We are committed to maintaining our prices, unless raw material costs increase, ensuring we offer our products to consumers with integrity. **Artistic Conception** The Iridescent Tea Gold Hare's Fur Tenmoku Extra-Large Mushroom Hat Tea Bowl, themed around hare's fur glaze patterns and tea-gold hues, draws inspiration from the harmony of nature and the spirit of Eastern tea culture. The glaze exhibits delicate hare's fur-like streaks under light, with flowing tea-gold, reminiscent of grasslands at dawn, conveying tranquility and elegance. Each sip of tea becomes a dialogue with nature and the soul, embodying life's serenity and depth. **Detailed Product Introduction** This piece is handcrafted by experienced artisans using a potter's wheel, with carefully selected high-quality porcelain clay, fired at 1300°C. The hare's fur glaze contains various metal oxides, which naturally form delicate hare's fur textures and tea-gold luster during firing, making each bowl unique. The extra-large mushroom hat shape is grand and capacious, comfortable to hold, suitable for tea ceremonies, tea table settings, art collections, and elegant gifting. The product has passed CNS3503 lead and cadmium-free testing, ensuring health and safety. It comes with exquisite packaging, allowing you to savor life and convey your sentiments. **Product Information** Item No.: TM-3XLA Name: Iridescent Tea Gold Hare's Fur Tenmoku - Extra-Large Mushroom Hat Tea Bowl Contents: One piece (Exquisite Packaging) Material: Porcelain Clay Capacity: 350cc (full cup) Weight: 260 g ±5% Product Dimensions: Top rim diameter 17cm, base diameter 5cm, height 5.8cm Packaging Box Dimensions: 19x19x12.5cm Total Weight: 670 g ±5%