【Mu Chun Life】60ml Iron Glaze Tenmoku "Doulì" Teacup - Wine Cup by Master Ye Min-Xiang of Yingge

→ About the Artwork The beauty of Tenmoku lies in its ever-changing glaze colors, often featuring patterns resembling rabbit fur, rain streaks, oil drops, or leopard spots. This brilliant Tenmoku is a mastery achieved by Master Ye, who has dedicated decades to glaze research. His precise control over the interplay of fire, earth, and glaze is essential for creating such exquisite Tenmoku ware, from the finest textured details to the overall ambiance of the vessel. Historically, Tenmoku ceramics have been revered by scholars and literati. In ancient times, due to numerous uncontrollable factors, generations of potters poured their hearts and souls into creating a single perfect Tenmoku piece, a lifelong pursuit. Today, with advancements in technology, many variables in Tenmoku firing have been brought under control. Nevertheless, Tenmoku remains an exceptionally challenging and difficult type of ceramic to master. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this piece is also designed for practicality. Master Ye meticulously adjusts each item based on his years of experience, ensuring every vessel is both comfortable to use and durable. → Specifications Iron Spot Tenmoku Hat-shaped Teacup / Sake Cup Capacity: 60ml Dimensions: 8.5cm x 8.5cm x 3.5cm (Length x Width x Height) → Purchase Notes * Most products in this design館 are purely handmade. The glaze and ash fall on each piece will vary, which is part of the charm of ceramic art. Therefore, once a single 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; you may need to select another item from the design館. Alternatively, please contact the designer to inquire about the availability of a similar piece. * Dimensions are measured by hand and may have an error of within 0.5cm. * Pieces may exhibit some marks from the crafting process, as they are either fully or semi-handcrafted. These marks are a natural part of the process. * During the firing process, the natural distribution of glaze and ash fall is normal and is a characteristic emphasized in natural glazes. Ceramics are inherently natural. If you have any questions about the product, please send us a private message. * Product colors are as accurate as possible, as shooting was done in a studio with adjusted lighting and environment, without any post-editing. Please refer to the actual product for color accuracy, as discrepancies will not be considered defects. → Artist Introduction 【Min-Hsiang Yeh】 Apprenticed under Professor Yu-Tang Wu ◎ Experience 1979 Kiln Department Head, Sanxidang Ceramic Company 1986 Founder, Xiangyi Ceramic Studio 1993 Consultant, Chien Nien 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, Chien Nien Arts & Crafts Co., Ltd. 2002 Deputy General Manager, Jiaxing Quanyou Handicrafts Co., Ltd. 2003 Production Manager, Shanghai Qidong Huatai Ceramic Products Co., Ltd. 2005 Glaze Technical Advisor, Malaysian Specialty Ceramics Company ◎ Exhibited Works 1995 Joint Exhibition of Professor Yu-Tang Wu and His Students 2010 Crystal Glaze Appraisal Exhibition, Taiwan Ceramics Museum (Title: Crystal Series Six-Color Cups) 2011 New Ceramic Products Appraisal Exhibition, Taiwan Ceramics Museum (Title: Sky Blue Ru Ware) 2011 Classic Taiwan Ceramic Brands Exhibition, Taiwan Ceramics Museum (Title: Crystal Series Six-Color Cups) 2012 Golden Ceramic Award, Taiwan Ceramics Museum (Title: Happiness) 2012 Taiwan Excellent Handicraft Evaluation (Title: Happiness) 2012 Taiwan Lifestyle Craft Design Competition - Food Culture Creative Product (Title: Abundance within Ru Ware) 2013 Selection of Taiwan Excellent Handicrafts (Xiangyi Ceramic Studio) 2013 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Featured Tableware Appraisal Exhibition (Sky Blue - Lucky Tea Set) 2013 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Featured Tableware Appraisal Exhibition (Tenmoku Iron Spot Glaze Bowl) 2013 Certificate of Taiwan Excellent Handicrafts Appraisal (Tea Flower Pattern Incense Holder) 2014 Taiwan Creative Life Ceramics New Product Appraisal Exhibition - (Curved Pattern Teapot Tea Set) 2014 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Tea Flower Pattern Incense Holder) 2014 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Perfect Tea Set) 2014 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Tea Leaf End Lid Cup) 2014 New Taipei City Top Ten Quality Souvenirs - Creative Lifestyle Group Award - (Happiness Tea Set) 2015 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Elegant Teapot) 2015 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Tenmoku Cups - Gold, Red Gold, Green Gold, 3 types) 2015 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Happiness Tea Set) 2016 New Taipei City Top Ten Quality Souvenirs - Creative Lifestyle Group Award - (Lucky Tea Set) 2020 "New Taipei City Featured Products Selection 2020" - Finalist in the Lifestyle Essentials Group for "Gaiwan Tea Set" 2021 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Natural Glaze Coffee Dripper) 2022 National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Center - Taiwan Green Craft Selection - (Natural Glaze Coffee Dripper) 2023 National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Center - Taiwan Green Craft Selection - (Maze Dripper) 2023 National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Center - Taiwan Green Craft Selection - (Small Yuan Cup) 2025 "Where Things Belong" - Life Ritual Exhibition (Natural Glaze Coffee Dripper) → Our Story Located in Yingge, Taiwan, our ceramic studio is deeply rooted in Taiwan for both design and production, offering aesthetically pleasing and functional ceramic coffee ware. Our team of Taiwanese masters, each with decades of experience, blends traditional ceramic craftsmanship with coffee culture, making coffee and beauty an integral part of everyday life. Additionally, our ceramic artisans possess extensive experience in producing tea sets and hand-thrown vessels. Naturally Glazed Cultural & Creative Studio also offers exquisite tea sets and purely handmade ceramic items.