Peacock Display Mini Sunflower Cup, 60ml, Yu-Ning Chiu, Yinge Kiln, A9-16

Artist: Yu-Ning Chiu Capacity: 60ml (full cup) Dimensions: Diameter 6.4cm, Height 3.5cm Material: Porcelain clay Packaging: Handmade gift box with certificate of authenticity Origin: Yinge, Taiwan Selected for the China Design Award, 2017 Recognized as an excellent work in the Yinge Kiln Evaluation, 2018 Awarded an honorable mention in the Fine Crafts category of the Taiwan Craft Competition, 2018 Nominated for the China Design Award, 2019 Featured in a special column of the New Taipei City Culture Quarterly, 2021 Exhibited at the Presidential Office Craft Exhibition, 2022 Exhibited at the Executive Yuan Art Gallery, 2023 Featured in the "Pottery and Time" special exhibition, 2024 This piece is crafted through the meticulous layering of four to five different glazes. By carefully controlling the thickness of each glaze application and firing at 1260°C for 20 hours, the intense heat transforms the material within the kiln. This process allows the glazes to shrink and flow, creating the distinctive patterns and fluid movement reminiscent of a peacock's feathers. The challenge in its creation lies in the precise control of glaze thickness and the delicate adjustment of the temperature curve. If the glaze is too thin or the temperature too low, the signature peacock feather pattern will not emerge. Conversely, if the glaze is too thick or the temperature too high, the glaze may run onto the accompanying plate, potentially damaging both the cup and the plate. Even ambient temperature fluctuations can influence the final outcome. Despite years of dedicated study, mastering these subtle variations remains an ongoing pursuit, which is precisely what imbues each finished piece with its precious rarity. It is my hope that this artwork inspires you to embrace hope in the face of any adversity, to persevere with unwavering effort, and to one day unfurl your own magnificent feathers, illuminating your life with brilliance, much like a peacock's resplendent display! Additional notes: Colors may vary slightly; please refer to the actual product for accurate color representation. ★ Gift box color will be shipped randomly if not specified.