[Mù Chūn Life] 190ml Wood-Fired Teapot - Natural Ash Glaze, Purely Handmade, Master Ye Min-Xiang's Work

→ Product Introduction Wood firing is one of the oldest methods of ceramic production, primarily using wood as fuel. It requires four days of firing to reach the target temperature. The ash and oils from the burning wood then become the unique outer layer of each wood-fired piece, known as ash glaze. The artistic value of wood firing speaks for itself. The distinctive ash glaze ensures that no two pieces are ever exactly alike, making uniqueness its most revered quality. Therefore, wood-fired creations best showcase the artist's personality and highlight the collector's discerning eye for art. Wood firing can be broadly categorized into unglazed and glazed firing. Unglazed ware is fired directly on the clay body without any glaze, revealing the most rustic texture of wood firing. Glazed ware, on the other hand, builds upon the natural ash glaze with the addition of various glazes, resulting in an even greater diversity of effects. Beyond its artistic merit, wood-fired ceramics, due to the adherence of natural carbon during firing, enhance the sweetness and clarity of water or tea. This inherent quality, beyond its aesthetic appeal, elevates the practicality of wood-fired ware. Consequently, a good wood-fired piece must be not only beautiful but also functional. Master Yeh meticulously adjusts each piece based on years of experience, ensuring that every item is comfortable to handle and durable. → Product Specifications Wood-fired Teapot, Natural Ash Glaze, Purely Handmade Capacity: 190ml Dimensions: 8.5cm (L) x 13.5cm (W) x 8.5cm (H) → Purchase Notes *Most products in this design館 are purely handmade, and the glaze or ash glaze on each piece is unique, which is 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 like is purchased by someone else, unfortunately, you will have to choose another piece from the design館. We apologize for any inconvenience! You may also contact the designer to see if a similar piece is available. *Dimensions are measured manually and may have an error of within 0.5cm. *Pieces may show some marks from the crafting process, as all pieces are handmade or semi-handmade. These are normal operational traces. *During the firing process, the glaze and ash may exhibit natural variations in distribution, which is normal and characteristic of natural glazes. Ceramics are inherently natural. If you have any questions about the product, please send us a private message. *The product photos were taken in a studio with adjusted lighting and environment, but no post-production editing was used. Please refer to the actual product color, which will not be considered a defect. → Artist Introduction Master Yeh Min-Hsiang Apprenticed under Professor Wu Yu-Tang ◎ Experience 1979: Kiln Department Head, San Hsi Tang Ceramic Company 1986: Founder, Hsiang Yi Ceramic Studio 1993: Consultant, Chien Lung Xuan Arts & Crafts Co., Ltd. 1998: Glaze Technical Advisor, Thai Factory, Hsin Chu Pottery Co., Ltd. 1998: Master Craftsman, Ceramics Department, Yingge Vocational High School 2001: Consultant, Shandong Factory, Chien Lung Xuan 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: Professor Wu Yu-Tang and Students Joint Exhibition 2010: Crystal Glaze Appraisal Exhibition, Taiwan Ceramics Museum (Title: Crystal Series Six-Color Cups) 2011: New Ceramic Product 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 Art Award, Taiwan Ceramics Museum (Title: Happiness) 2012: Taiwan Excellent Handicraft Evaluation (Title: Happiness) 2012: Taiwan Lifestyle Craft Design Competition - Food Culture Creative Product (Title: Ru Ware with Abundance) 2013: Selected for Taiwan Excellent Handicrafts (Hsiang Yi Ceramic Studio) 2013: Yingge Kiln Brand Plan - Featured Tableware Appraisal Exhibition (Sky Blue - Lucky Tea Set) 2013: Yingge Kiln Brand Plan - Featured Tableware Appraisal Exhibition (Temmoku Iron Spot Glaze Bowl) 2013: Taiwan Excellent Handicraft Certificate of Appreciation (Tea Flower Pattern Incense Plate) 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 Plate) 2014: Yingge Kiln Brand Plan - Trademark Licensing Appraisal (Perfect Tea Set) 2014: Yingge Kiln Brand Plan - Trademark Licensing Appraisal (Tea Leaf Green Glaze Covered Cup) 2014: Top Ten Quality 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 (Temmoku Cups - Golden Yellow, Red Gold, Green Gold, 3 styles) 2015: Yingge Kiln Brand Plan - Trademark Licensing Appraisal (Happiness Tea Set) 2016: Top Ten Quality Souvenirs of New Taipei City, Taiwan - Creative Lifestyle Group Award (Lucky Tea Set) 2020: "2020 New Taipei City Featured Products Selection" - Nominated in the "Good Living Items" category for "Covered Bowl Tea Ware" 2021: Yingge Kiln Brand Plan - Trademark Licensing Appraisal (Natural Glaze Coffee Filter Cup) 2022: National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute - Taiwan Green Craft Selection (Natural Glaze Coffee Filter Cup) 2023: National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute - Taiwan Green Craft Selection (Maze Filter Cup) 2023: National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute - Taiwan Green Craft Selection (Small Edge Cup) 2025: "Where Things Belong" - Lifestyle Ritual Exhibition (Natural Glaze Coffee Filter Cup) → Design Studio Story Located in Yingge, Taiwan, our local ceramic studio is dedicated to design and production rooted in Taiwan, offering aesthetically pleasing and functional ceramic coffee ware. Our master craftsmen, with decades of experience, blend traditional pottery techniques with coffee culture, making coffee and beauty an integral part of life. Furthermore, our ceramic artisans have extensive experience in producing tea ware and hand-thrown vessels. Natural Glaze Cultural & Creative Studio also offers exquisite tea sets and purely handmade ceramic items.