Ceramic zodiac dog ornament can be used as an incense holder or diffuser stone.

Chen Xuan-Heng is a Taiwanese ceramic artist and a recipient of the Silver Award at the 3rd "Craftsmanship Dream" National Cultural and Creative Craft Competition in 2025. He specializes in wood-fired ceramic art and is renowned for his brand "Xuan Tea Ware." He is dedicated to the handmade creation of ceramic pieces, including tea ware, flower vases, and incense burners. Creative Style and Philosophy Chen Xuan-Heng's works emphasize the natural flow of hand feel and brushstrokes, enhanced by diverse textural decorations. This allows for rich variations in ash layers during the wood-firing process, showcasing a beauty where nature and human artistry converge. His "Sea Rhyme Series" tea bowls are inspired by ocean waves, capturing their layered textures and dynamic movement. Beyond ceramic artistry, Chen Xuan-Heng is passionate about self-learning and performing the traditional Okinawan instrument, the "Sanshin." He frequently shares videos of himself playing and singing on social media, expressing his deep affection for Okinawan music. Xuan Tea Ware Simple, Natural, and Authentic Charm The Warmth of Handcraft, Made by Xuan-Heng https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53643908193_8055eeb255_k.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52977245497_027faef031_c.jpg Upholding the spirit of "Simple, Natural, and Authentic Charm" in Xuan Tea Ware, accompanying tea lovers through each meticulously crafted moment of immersion in tea. Chen Xuan-Heng's Artist Resume: Graduated from Fu-Hsing Trade and Arts School, Sculpture Department Completed technical training in the Decoration Group of the Ceramics Department at the Taiwan Handicraft Research Institute in 1992 Selected for the creative group in the 1st Ceramic Gold Award Competition in 1993 Graduated from the Sculpture Department of the National Taiwan Institute of Arts Designer of ceramic gift development at Xinglong Kiln Industry Graduated from the Department of Crafts and Design, National Taiwan University of Arts Lecturer of Hand-Pinching Pottery for Daily Life at Luzhou Campus, San Chung Community University, New Taipei City Selected for the 5th Taiwan International Golden Teapot Award Ceramic Design Competition Exhibition in 2014 Joint exhibition at the Yingge Ceramics Museum, New Taipei City Exhibited "A Bowl of Scenery" wood-fired tea ware series at the Xiamen Tea Expo in 2014 Solo exhibition "The Beauty of Fire Dance in Taiwanese Wood-Fired Folk Art" at Wen Shi, Taipei, in 2015 Exhibited wood-fired ceramic tea ware at the 20th MIF Macau International Trade and Investment Fair at The Venetian Macao in 2015 Solo exhibition "The Beauty of Fire Dance in Taiwanese Wood-Fired Folk Art" at the National Taiwan Library Shuanghe Art Gallery in 2016 Executive Secretary of the Cultural Relics Appraisal Committee, Association for the Protection of Chinese Cultural Heritage Solo exhibition "The Most Beautiful Encounter of Earth and Fire ~ When Natural Glazes Meet Mineral Glazes, Wood-Fired Ceramics" at Wen Shi, Taipei, in 2017 Solo exhibition "Chen Xuan-Heng Wood-Fired Daily Ceramics" at Xue Yi Cheng, Dadaocheng, Taipei, in 2018 Exhibited at the 13th China Yiwu International Trade Fair for Cultural Products and Gifts in Zhejiang Province in 2018 Selected for the 7th Taiwan International Golden Teapot Award Design Competition in 2018 Exhibited at the Farglory Art Museum, New Taipei City Exhibited at the Taipei World Trade Center Tea Culture Industry and Creative Aesthetics Exhibition in 2018 "Xuan Tea Ware Oil Painting Exhibition" at the Nangang World Trade Center Tea Expo in 2018 Excellence Award at the 7th Wei-Wu-Ying Ceramics Award International Tea Culture Competition in 2018 Exhibited at the 14th China Yiwu International Trade Fair for Cultural Products and Gifts in Zhejiang Province in 2019 Selected for the 8th International Golden Teapot Award Ceramic Design Competition in 2020 Joint exhibition at the Taichung Port Art Center in 2020 Joint exhibition "Brilliant Golden Wood-Fired Tea and Flower Vessels" at Meng Jiao Gallery, Taipei, in 2021 Joint exhibition "Wood-Fired Tea and Flower Vessels" at Cang Shan Art Gallery, Sanyi, Miaoli, in 2021 Illustrator for tea ware in the book "Exploration of Japanese Tea Pottery Aesthetics" in 2023 Exhibited "Tea Pottery Illustration Exhibition" at SiSiNanCun Art Gallery in 2023 Joint exhibition "Nantou Ceramic Art Society" at Nantou Cultural Center in 2024 Joint exhibition "Nantou Ceramic Art Society" at Nantou Wude Hall in 2025 Joint exhibition "Nantou Ceramic Art Society" at Taichung Dadun Cultural Center in 2025 Joint exhibition "Nantou Ceramic Art Society" at National Changhua Living Arts Center in 2025 Joint exhibition "Love Pottery, Give Love Pottery" at Nantou County Government Cultural Affairs Bureau in 2025 Awarded Silver Medal at the 3rd "Craftsmanship Dream" National Craft and Creative Boutique Competition in 2025 Appointed as a collaborative teaching university industry-university mentor and professional ceramic lecturer in 2025 **Gentle reminder before placing an order** **Material** **Ceramics** **Usage and Care Instructions** **1. Not suitable for ovens, microwaves, or dishwashers. ** **2. Do not use abrasive scrubbers (like steel wool) for cleaning, as this may scratch the ceramic glaze. Please use a soft cloth or sponge. ** **1. Some products are hand-glazed, and the glaze color will vary due to the depth of the glaze materials. ** **2. Some items are handmade, so they may not have the same uniform size as mass-produced items. For wood-fired pieces, there might be occasional marks from glaze drips that have been polished. These will be clearly indicated and explained in the product photos. If you are seeking absolute perfection or are overly meticulous, please consider your purchase only after accepting and appreciating the unique characteristics of handmade items. ** **3. Due to the mineral content in ceramics, small pits, bubbles, or crystalline iron spots may appear in localized areas. These are natural phenomena resulting from firing at thousands of degrees Celsius. ** **4. Due to color variations on consumer 3C screens and the natural changes during the firing process, there may be slight color differences between the products listed on this website and the actual items received. Therefore, the color of the received product will be the definitive one. ** **Designed and handcrafted by Taiwanese artisans, or commissioned for mass production**