[MU CHUN LIFE] 50ml Tianmu Tea Cups (Pair) - Chinese Style Small Tea Cups, Wine Cups - Work by Ye Min-Hsiang, Yingge

→ Product Introduction This Tenmoku cup, featuring a classic Chinese small round form, offers versatile use whether for enjoying tea, coffee, or a small pour of spirits. The allure of Tenmoku lies in the infinite variations of its glaze. The surface often displays captivating textures reminiscent of rabbit fur, rain streaks, oil drips, or leopard spots. The brilliant Tenmoku glaze is a mastery achieved by Master Ye, who has dedicated decades to the study of glazes. To create such exquisite Tenmoku teacups, one must precisely control the interplay of fire, clay, and glaze, ensuring every detail of the texture and the overall ambiance of the vessel is perfectly captured. Tenmoku teacups have been highly sought after by scholars and literati since ancient times. In the past, due to numerous uncontrollable factors, generations of potters painstakingly devoted their lives to achieving a single perfect Tenmoku piece. Today, with advancements in technology, many variables in Tenmoku firing can be controlled, yet it remains an extremely challenging and elusive type of ceramic art. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this piece is designed for practical use. Master Ye has meticulously adjusted each creation based on years of experience, ensuring every cup is comfortable to hold and durable. → Product Specifications Tenmoku Pair of Cups – Classic Chinese Small Teacup / Wine Cup Capacity: 50cc Dimensions: 6.5cm x 6.5cm x 4cm (Length x Width x Height) → Purchase Notes * Most of the products in this design studio are purely handmade. The glaze or ash deposit on each piece will vary, which is precisely 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 admire is purchased by someone else, we apologize, but you will need to choose another item from our collection, or contact the designer to see if a similar piece is available. * Dimensions are measured by hand and may have a slight error of within 0.5 cm. * It is possible for minor marks to be present on the piece from the crafting process, as all items are handmade or semi-handmade. These traces of the making process are normal. * During the firing process, natural distribution of glaze and ash deposits may occur, which is entirely 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 colors are represented as accurately as possible, though minor variations may occur due to lighting and environment adjustments in studio photography. No post-production editing is used. Please refer to the actual product for the most accurate color representation, as variations will not be considered a defect. → Artist Introduction [Master Ye Min-Hsiang] Apprenticed under Professor Wu Yu-Tang ◎ Experience 1979 Kiln Department Head, San Xi Tang Ceramic Company 1986 Founder, Xiang Yi Ceramic Studio 1993 Consultant, Gan Chen Xuan Arts & Crafts Co., Ltd. 1998 Glaze Technical Advisor, Thailand Factory, Xin Zhu Pottery Co., Ltd. 1998 Master Craftsman, Ceramics Department, Yingge Vocational High School of Industry and Commerce 2001 Consultant, Shandong Factory, Gan Chen Xuan Arts & Crafts 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, Malaysian Specialty Ceramics Company ◎ Exhibited Works 1995 Professor Wu Yu-Tang and Students Joint Exhibition 2010 Crystal Glaze Appraisal Exhibition, Taiwan Ceramics Museum (Product Name: Crystal Series Six-Color Cups) 2011 New Ceramic Product Appraisal Exhibition, Taiwan Ceramics Museum (Product Name: Sky Blue Ru Ware) 2011 Classic Taiwanese Ceramic Brands Exhibition, Taiwan Ceramics Museum (Product Name: Crystal Series Six-Color Cups) 2012 Golden Ceramic Award, Taiwan Ceramics Museum (Product Name: Happiness) 2012 Taiwan Excellent Handicraft Appraisal (Product Name: Happiness) 2012 Taiwan Living Craft Design Competition, Food Culture Creative Product (Product Name: Ru Ware with Abundance) 2013 Selection, Taiwan Excellent Handicraft Appraisal (Xiang Yi Ceramic Studio) 2013 Taiwan Yingge Kiln Brand Plan – Featured Tableware Appraisal Exhibition (Sky Blue – Lucky Tea Set) 2013 Taiwan Yingge Kiln Brand Plan – Featured Tableware Appraisal Exhibition (Tenmoku Iron Spot Glaze Bowl) 2013 Certificate of Appreciation, Taiwan Excellent Handicraft Appraisal (Tea Flower Pattern Incense Plate) 2014 Taiwan Creative Living‧New Ceramic Product Appraisal Exhibition – (Curved Pattern Pot Tea Set) 2014 Taiwan Yingge Kiln Brand Plan – Trademark Licensing Appraisal – (Tea Flower Pattern Incense Plate) 2014 Taiwan Yingge Kiln Brand Plan – Trademark Licensing Appraisal – (Perfectly Round Tea Set) 2014 Taiwan Yingge Kiln Brand Plan – Trademark Licensing Appraisal – (Tea Leaf Glaze Covered Cup) 2014 New Taipei City Top Ten Quality Souvenirs, Creative Living Group Award – (Happiness Tea Set) 2015 Taiwan Yingge Kiln Brand Plan – Trademark Licensing Appraisal – (Elegant Pot) 2015 Taiwan Yingge Kiln Brand Plan – Trademark Licensing Appraisal – (Tenmoku Cups – Gold, Red Gold, Green Gold, 3 types) 2015 Taiwan Yingge Kiln Brand Plan – Trademark Licensing Appraisal – (Happiness Tea Set) 2016 New Taipei City Top Ten Quality Souvenirs, Creative Living Group Award – (Lucky Tea Set) 2020 "2020 New Taipei City Featured Products Selection" – Shortlisted in the "Good Living Items" category for "Covered Bowl Tea Ware" 2021 Taiwan Yingge Kiln Brand Plan – Trademark Licensing Appraisal – (Natural Glaze Coffee Filter Cup) 2022 National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Center – Taiwan Green Craft Selection – (Natural Glaze Coffee Filter Cup) 2023 National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Center – Taiwan Green Craft Selection – (Maze Filter Cup) 2023 National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Center – Taiwan Green Craft Selection – (Small Round Cup) 2025 "Meaningful Objects – Lifestyle Ritual Exhibition" (Natural Glaze Coffee Filter Cup) → Design Studio Story A local ceramic studio in Yingge, Taiwan, where design and production are deeply rooted in Taiwan. We offer beautiful and practical ceramic coffee ware. Several Taiwanese master craftsmen with decades of experience blend traditional pottery craftsmanship with coffee culture, making coffee and beauty an integral part of life. Furthermore, our ceramic artisans also 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.