[Autumn/Winter Gift] 50ml Crystalline Glaze Chinese Style Small Tea Cup Wine Glass - Ye Min-Hsiang's Work from Yingge

→ About This Piece This Tenmoku-style cup, inspired by traditional Chinese small round teacups, offers versatile use for enjoying tea, coffee, or a small pour of spirits. Once the fundamental parameters are set by the ceramicist, the growth of the crystal formations in each piece is unpredictable, embodying a beauty bestowed by nature. The dazzling crystal glaze is expertly handled by Master Yeh, who has dedicated decades to studying glazes. Achieving such exquisite crystal teacups requires a precise mastery of the interplay between fire, clay, and glaze, evident in every nuanced texture and the overall captivating atmosphere of the vessel. Crystal glazes vary distinctively in color, appearing beautiful and novel. The crystal patterns can be large or small, and there are numerous ways to classify them, such as dot-like, chrysanthemum-shaped, radial, splash-like, star-shaped, needle-like, and feathery, among countless others. Crystal-glazed vessels have historically been highly sought after by scholars and connoisseurs. In ancient times, due to numerous uncontrollable factors, potters throughout the ages could only meticulously labor, pouring their heart and soul into the effort, striving to fire a single perfect crystal-glazed piece. Today, with advancements in technology, many variables encountered during crystal firing have been brought under control. Nevertheless, this remains an exceptionally challenging and difficult type of work to master. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this piece is also designed for practicality. Master Yeh meticulously adjusts each creation based on years of experience, ensuring every vessel is both comfortable to hold and durable for everyday use. → Product Specifications Crystal Glaze Chinese Small Teacup / Wine Cup Capacity: 50cc Dimensions: 6.5 x 6.5 x 4 cm (L x W x H) → Purchase Notes * Most products in this design館 are purely handmade, and the glaze or ash deposits on each piece will vary. This is precisely the charm of ceramic art. Therefore, once a piece is sold out, it will not be restocked, and an identical item cannot be found. If you happen to love a piece that has already been purchased, we apologize, but you will need to choose another item from our design館. We appreciate your understanding! Alternatively, you may contact the designer to inquire about similar pieces. * Dimensions are measured by hand and may have an error of within 0.5 cm. * Traces of the crafting process may be present on the pieces, as they are handmade or semi-handmade. * During the firing process, natural distribution of glaze and ash deposits may occur, which is entirely normal and inherent to the emphasis of natural glazes. Ceramics are inherently natural. If you have any questions about the product, please send us a private message. * Product images are taken in a photo studio with adjusted lighting and environment, but without any post-production editing. Please refer to the actual product for color accuracy, as variations will not be considered defects. → 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, Gion Xuan Art & Crafts Co., Ltd. 1998 Glaze Technical Advisor, Hsin Chu Taio Co., Ltd. Thailand Factory 1998 Master, Ceramic Engineering Department, Yingge Vocational High School of Industry and Commerce 2001 Consultant, Gion Xuan Art & Crafts Co., Ltd. Shandong Factory 2002 Vice President, Jiaxing Quanyou Crafts Products Co., Ltd. 2003 Production Manager, Shanghai Qidong Huatai Ceramic Products Co., Ltd. 2005 Glaze Technical Advisor, Malaysia Specialty Ceramics Company ◎ Exhibited Works 1995 Wu Yu-Tang Professor & Students Joint Exhibition 2010 Crystal Glaze Appraisal Exhibition, Taiwan Ceramic Museum (Title: Crystal Splendor Series Six-Color Cups) 2011 New Ceramic Products Appraisal Exhibition, Taiwan Ceramic Museum (Title: Sky Blue Ru Ware) 2011 Taiwan Ceramic Museum Taiwan Ceramic Brand Classic Exhibition (Title: Crystal Splendor Series Six-Color Cups) 2012 Ceramic Gold Award, Taiwan Ceramic Museum (Title: Happiness) 2012 Taiwan Excellent Craft Products Appraisal (Title: Happiness) 2012 Taiwan Lifestyle Craft Design Competition, Food Culture Creative Product (Title: Abundance in Ru Ware) 2013 Selected for Taiwan Excellent Craft Products (Hsiang Yi Ceramic Studio) 2013 Taiwan Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Featured Tableware Appraisal Exhibition (Sky Blue - Lucky Tea Set) 2013 Taiwan Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Featured Tableware Appraisal Exhibition (Tenmoku Iron Spot Glaze Bowl) 2013 Taiwan Excellent Craft Products Appraisal Certificate (Tea Camellia Pattern Incense Holder) 2014 Taiwan Creative Living Ceramic New Product Appraisal Exhibition (Curved Pattern Pot Tea Set) 2014 Taiwan Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Appraisal (Tea Camellia Pattern Incense Holder) 2014 Taiwan Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Appraisal (Perfect Harmony Tea Set) 2014 Taiwan Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Appraisal (Tea Leaf Green Glazed Cup) 2014 New Taipei City Top Ten High-Quality Souvenirs, Creative Living Group Awarded (Happiness Tea Set) 2015 Taiwan Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Appraisal (Elegant Pot) 2015 Taiwan Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Appraisal (Tenmoku Cup - Golden Yellow, Red Gold, Green Gold, 3 styles) 2015 Taiwan Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Appraisal (Happiness Tea Set) 2016 New Taipei City Top Ten High-Quality Souvenirs, Creative Living Group Awarded (Lucky Tea Set) 2020 "2020 New Taipei City Featured Products Selection" shortlisted for the Life Essentials Group with "Gaiwan Tea Set" 2021 Taiwan 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 Edge Cup) 2025 "Material Meets Purpose" Lifestyle Ritual Special Exhibition (Natural Glaze Coffee Dripper) → Design Studio Story A local ceramic studio in Yingge, Taiwan, where design and production are firmly rooted in Taiwan, offering aesthetically pleasing and practical ceramic coffee ware. Several Taiwanese masters with decades of experience blend traditional pottery craftsmanship with coffee culture, making coffee and beauty an integral part of life. Furthermore, our ceramic masters also possess extensive experience in producing tea sets and hand-thrown vessels. Natural Glaze Cultural & Creative Studio also concurrently offers exquisite tea sets and purely handmade ceramic items.