[Autumn/Winter Gift] 60ml Tenmoku Glaze "Round Fullness" Tea Cup / Wine Cup - A Work by Renowned Yingge Artisan Yeh Min-Hsiang

→ Product Introduction This Tenmoku cup, with its full, rounded form, offers versatile use whether you're enjoying tea, coffee, or a small drink. The beauty of Tenmoku lies in the ever-changing glaze colors, often displaying patterns resembling rabbit fur, silk threads, oil drips, or leopard spots on its surface. The brilliant Tenmoku glaze is a mastery that only Teacher Yeh, with decades of dedicated research into glazes, can achieve. From the intricate details of the patterns to the overall ambiance of the vessel, precise control over the interplay of fire, clay, and glaze is essential for firing such exquisite Tenmoku teacups. Throughout history, Tenmoku teacups have been highly sought after by scholars and literati. In ancient times, due to numerous uncontrollable factors, potters of past generations dedicated their lives and poured their hearts into creating a single perfect Tenmoku piece. Today, with the advancement of technology, many variables in Tenmoku firing can be controlled. However, Tenmoku remains an exceptionally challenging type of ceramic to master. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this creation is also designed for practical use. Teacher Yeh meticulously refines each piece based on years of experience, ensuring that every item is comfortable to hold and durable. → Product Specifications Tenmoku Glaze "Yuanman" Tea Cup / Wine Cup Capacity: 60cc Dimensions: 7.5cm x 7.5cm x 4cm (Length x Width x Height) → Purchase Notes * Most products in this design studio are handcrafted. The glaze or ash deposit on each piece is unique, 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 like is purchased by someone else, we regret that you will need to choose from other works in the design studio. We apologize for any inconvenience. You may also contact the designer to see if a similar piece is available. * Dimensions are measured by hand and may have a slight error of up to 0.5 cm. * Products may exhibit minor marks from the crafting process, as they are handmade or semi-handmade. These are normal traces of the creation process. * During the firing process, natural distribution of glaze materials and ash deposits may occur, which is entirely normal and characteristic of natural glazes, emphasizing the inherent nature of ceramics. If you have any questions about the product, please send us a private message. * Product photos are taken in a studio with adjusted lighting and environment, but no post-production editing is used. Please refer to the actual product color, as variations will not be considered defects. → Artist Introduction 【Yeh Min-Shiang】 Apprenticed under Professor Wu Yu-Tang ◎ Experience 1979 Kiln Department Head, San Xi Tang Ceramic Company 1986 Founder, Xiang Yi Ceramic Studio 1993 Consultant, Chien Tang Xuan Ceramic & Art Co., Ltd. 1998 Glaze Technical Advisor, Thai Factory, Shin Chu Pottery Co., Ltd. 1998 Master Craftsman, Ceramic Engineering Department, Yingge Vocational High School 2001 Consultant, Shandong Factory, Chien Tang Xuan Ceramic & Art Co., Ltd. 2002 Deputy General Manager, Jiaxing Quan You Arts & Crafts Co., Ltd. 2003 Production Manager, Shanghai Qidong Huatai Ceramic Products Co., Ltd. 2005 Glaze Technical Advisor, Malaysian Specialty Ceramic Company ◎ Exhibited Works 1995 Professor Wu Yu-Tang and Student Joint Exhibition 2010 Crystal Glaze Appraisal Exhibition, Taiwan Ceramics Museum (Title: "Crystal Splendor 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 Splendor Series Six-Color Cups") 2012 Golden Ceramic Award, Taiwan Ceramics Museum (Title: "Happiness") 2012 Taiwan Excellent Craft Award (Title: "Happiness") 2012 Creative Product for Food Culture, Taiwan Living Craft Design Competition (Title: "Abundance within Ru Ware") 2013 Selected for Taiwan Excellent Craft Award (Xiang Yi 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 Taiwan Excellent Craft Award Certificate (Tea Flower Pattern Incense Holder) 2014 Taiwan Creative Living‧New Ceramic Product Appraisal Exhibition - (Curved Pattern Pot Tea Set) 2014 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Tea Flower Pattern Incense Holder) 2014 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Yuanman Tea Set) 2014 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Tea Leaf End Glazed Cup) 2014 New Taipei City Top Ten Quality Souvenirs Creative Living Set Award - ("Happiness Tea Set") 2015 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Elegant Pot) 2015 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Tenmoku Cup - 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 Living Set Award - ("Lucky Tea Set") 2020 "2020 New Taipei City Featured Product Selection" - Nominated in the "Good Living Items" category with "Gaiwan Tea Set" 2021 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - 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 Yuan Cup) 2025 "Where Things Belong" - Exhibition on Rituals in Daily Life (Natural Glaze Coffee Filter Cup) → Studio Story Our ceramics studio is based in Yingge, Taiwan. Both design and production are rooted in Taiwan, offering aesthetically pleasing and practical ceramic coffee ware. Several Taiwanese master craftspeople, with decades of experience, blend traditional pottery techniques with coffee culture, making coffee and beauty a part of everyday life. Furthermore, our potters also have extensive experience in producing tea sets and hand-thrown vessels. Natural Glaze Cultural & Creative Studio also offers exquisite tea sets and pure handmade ceramic items.