Wood-fired Ancient Bronze Gold Glaze Teapot / Blue Glaze Knob / Xiao Ping Fan Handmade

This teapot boasts a bronze-gold hue, with a lid showcasing a rare wood-fired blue glaze – a captivating blend of classical and contemporary aesthetics. Its spout pours smoothly, and it cuts off cleanly, a truly remarkable piece ❤️ Remember that rainy day last week? I was home alone and casually brewed a pot of tea using another teapot of the same design. Listening to the rain, with the aroma of tea filling the air, I felt that even though life was simple, it was profoundly grounding. A good teapot doesn't just brew tea; it brews a sense of groundedness into life. Capacity: 200cc Pouring and cut-off are seamless, unhurried, and there's a comforting flow when serving tea. This is a teapot that can accompany you through life. #TeapotCapacity: Approx. 200cc #Rounded and full-bodied #No dripping spout The beauty of life begins with a beautiful teapot. In the 2023 5th Shanghai International Wood Firing Ceramics Competition, both artists from Little Ordinary Pottery Studio, Chen Shiping and Wang Yufan, had their works selected for excellence awards. Your support is our motivation to continue creating. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341561855_249c0591a6_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341437984_c608c50771_c.jpg 2023 Media Interview: The Full Record of Little Ordinary Art's Lean Startup Journey https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341329978_bb6984d457_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341561785_f553253a82_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341329968_8834731df8_c.jpg Little Ordinary Pottery Studio's works do not pursue mass production. Each creation possesses a unique concept and design. The process of pure hand-pinching or wheel-throwing imbues the works with life, making each piece one-of-a-kind. Our studio's works are created by my husband and I together, hence the signatures Ping or Fan . Some pieces may also bear the Little Ordinary Pottery Studio seal. Each is unique!! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567264550_68d52fdae8_b.jpg **1. What is the origin of the works?** We primarily use American clay, Japanese clay, and Taiwanese Miaoli clay for our creations. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567015014_0b15931da0_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565549942_7663197885_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567015039_4c2a9b80e3_c.jpg **2. What is the wood-firing process?** American clay, Japanese clay, and Miaoli clay are mixed in different proportions. The creation process involves pure hand-pinching (not on a pottery wheel) to slowly form the shape. After basic shaping, the lines of the body are refined, then polished to complete the greenware. Once loaded into the kiln, it undergoes a five-day, four-night continuous wood-firing process using natural longan and acacia wood. The temperature reaches over 1200 degrees Celsius. During this time, natural ash deposits adhere to the works, forming a unique ash glaze. Simultaneously, the kiln's flames flow between the pieces, creating beautiful orange-red or blue-purple flame patterns. After five days and four nights of ash and flame interplay, a week of cooling is required before a piece achieves its beautiful form! Because the kiln atmosphere differs with each wood-firing, the ash deposits and flame patterns on each piece are unique, making every work truly one of a kind! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567015104_1eec785177_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567264535_7bd0037e60_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565533012_fdce6d65a3_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51566346721_2b98f539f8_c.jpg **3. What should guests be aware of?** Product colors may vary slightly due to photographic lighting. As the works are purely handmade, they will inevitably bear traces of the hand-crafting process. Minor variations may also occur during firing, such as slight imperfections in the rim or small production scratches, which are normal and do not affect usability. We appreciate your understanding! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565533097_13ea71a377_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565533012_219eca4133_c.jpg **4. Little Ordinary Art's Recent Competition and Exhibition History** 2023 Media Interview: The Full Record of Little Ordinary Art's Lean Startup Journey 2023 Selected for two pieces, Antelope Pairing and White Monkey Censer , at the 5th Shanghai International Wood Firing Ceramics Competition 2023 Ceramic Sculpture, Tracing Ceramics Member Exhibition, Chinese Ceramic Art Association 2022 Wood Firing Award , Excellent New Ceramic Studio Award 2022 Wood Firing Award , Outstanding Ceramic Innovation Personnel Award 2022 Shining Together Member Exhibition, Chinese Ceramic Art Association 2022 Selected for Photography Category, Soaring Eagle , Yilan Art Exhibition 2022 Brilliant Together Member Exhibition, Chinese Ceramic Art Association 2021 Honorable Mention, Cattle Collision , Wood Firing Category, Miaoli Pottery Art Festival Ceramics Competition 2021 Selected for three pieces, Tears of Joy , Dancing with Sheep , and Sheepishly Happy , at the 4th Shanghai International Wood Firing Ceramics Competition 2021 Miaoli Pottery Association, Cultural and Tourism Bureau Joint Exhibition 2020 Miaoli Pottery Museum Radiant Rhyme Joint Exhibition 2020 Miaoli Pottery Art Festival, Museum of Ceramic Arts Exhibition **Artists: Chen Shiping, Wang Yufan**