[Fall/Winter Gift] 120ml Tenmoku Glaze Tea Cup, Tea Bowl, Wine Cup by Master Ye Min-Hsiang, Yingge

→ Product Introduction This Tenmoku cup features a medium-sized, rounded form, offering versatility for enjoying tea or coffee. The beauty of Tenmoku lies in the ever-changing glaze. The surface often features patterns reminiscent of rabbit fur, rain streaks, oil drips, or leopard spots. The captivating Tenmoku glaze is mastered by Teacher Ye, who has dedicated decades to studying glazes. Achieving such exquisite Tenmoku ware requires a precise understanding of the interplay between fire, clay, and glaze, meticulously controlling the details of the patterns and the overall ambiance of the vessel. Historically, Tenmoku ceramics have been highly sought after by scholars and literati. In ancient times, due to numerous uncontrollable factors, generations of potters would exhaust their ingenuity and efforts, dedicating their lives to achieving a single perfect Tenmoku piece. Today, with advancements in technology, many variables in Tenmoku firing can be controlled; however, it remains an exceptionally challenging and intricate type of ceramic to create. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this piece is also designed for practicality. Teacher Ye meticulously adjusts each item based on his years of experience, ensuring every piece is both comfortable to hold and durable. → Product Specifications Tenmoku Glaze Tea Cup Tea Bowl Sake Cup Capacity: 120cc Dimensions: 9x9x5 (Length x Width x Height in cm) → Purchase Notes * Most products in this design hall are purely handmade, and the glaze or ash deposit on each piece varies. This is precisely where the charm of ceramic art lies. 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 item from our design hall or contact the designer to see if a similar piece is available. * Dimensions are measured by hand and may have a margin of error within 0.5 cm. * It is possible for some marks to be present from the crafting process, as all pieces are handmade or semi-handmade. These operation marks are normal. * During the firing process, natural distribution of the glaze and ash deposits may occur, which is entirely normal and a key 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 based on the actual item. While studio photography uses adjusted lighting and environment, no post-production editing is used. We ask for your understanding that color variations cannot be considered defects. → Artist Introduction 【Teacher Min-Hsiang Yeh】 Apprenticed under Professor Yu-Tang Wu ◎ Experience 1979 Kiln Department Manager, San Xi Tang Ceramics Co. 1986 Founder, Xiang Yi Ceramics Studio 1993 Consultant, Chin Tang 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, Chin Tang Xuan Arts & Crafts Co., Ltd. 2002 Deputy General Manager, Jiaxing Quanyou Handicrafts Co., Ltd. 2003 Production Manager, Shanghai Qidong Huatai Ceramics Products Co., Ltd. 2005 Glaze Technical Advisor, Malaysian Specialty Ceramics Company ◎ Exhibited Works 1995 Professor Yu-Tang Wu 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 Taiwan Ceramic Brand Exhibition, Taiwan Ceramics Museum (Product Name: Crystal Series Six-Color Cups) 2012 Golden Award for Ceramics, Taiwan Ceramics Museum (Product Name: Happiness) 2012 Excellent Handicraft Evaluation, Taiwan (Product Name: Happiness) 2012 Creative Product for Food Culture, Taiwan Lifestyle Craft Design Competition (Product Name: Ru Ware with Abundance) 2013 Selection for Excellent Handicrafts, Taiwan (Xiang Yi Ceramics Studio) 2013 Yingge Kiln Brand Plan - Featured Tableware Appraisal Exhibition (Sky Blue - Lucky Tea Set) 2013 Yingge Kiln Brand Plan - Featured Tableware Appraisal Exhibition (Tenmoku Iron Spot Glaze Bowl) 2013 Certificate of Excellent Handicraft Evaluation, Taiwan (Tea Flower Pattern Incense Burner) 2014 Taiwan Creative Life · New Ceramic Product Appraisal Exhibition - (Curved Pattern Pot Tea Set) 2014 Yingge Kiln Brand Plan - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Tea Flower Pattern Incense Burner) 2014 Yingge Kiln Brand Plan - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Perfect Tea Set) 2014 Yingge Kiln Brand Plan - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Tea Leaf Glaze Covered Cup) 2014 Top Ten Excellent Souvenirs of New Taipei City, Taiwan, Creative Lifestyle Group Award - (Happiness Tea Set) 2015 Yingge Kiln Brand Plan - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Elegant Pot) 2015 Yingge Kiln Brand Plan - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Tenmoku Cup - Golden, Red Gold, Green Gold, 3 styles) 2015 Yingge Kiln Brand Plan - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Happiness Tea Set) 2016 Top Ten Excellent Souvenirs of New Taipei City, Taiwan, Creative Lifestyle Group Award - (Lucky Tea Set) 2020 "2020 New Taipei City Featured Product Selection" Finalist in the "Good Living Items" category for "Covered Bowl Tea Ware" 2021 Yingge Kiln Brand Plan - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Natural Glaze Coffee Dripper) 2022 Taiwan Green Craft Selection, National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Center - (Natural Glaze Coffee Dripper) 2023 Taiwan Green Craft Selection, National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Center - (Maze Dripper) 2023 Taiwan Green Craft Selection, National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Center - (Small Yuan Cup) 2025 "Where Things Belong" - Lifestyle Ritual Special Exhibition (Natural Glaze Coffee Dripper) → Design Hall Story A local ceramic studio in Yingge, Taiwan, where design and production are firmly rooted in Taiwan, offering beautiful and practical ceramic coffee ware. Several Taiwanese master artisans with decades of experience blend traditional ceramic craftsmanship with coffee culture, making coffee and beauty an integral part of life. Furthermore, our master artisans possess extensive experience in producing tea sets and hand-thrown pottery. Natural Glaze Cultural and Creative Studio also offers exquisite tea sets and purely handmade ceramic items.