Stoneware・Wood-fired

Taiwanese artist Liao Guo Hua’s mastery of his craft yields pots rich with personality. Smooth, clean throw lines draw his pots up or out, signifying stateliness or gravity, respectively, and each meticulous tilt of handle or spout adds to the individual narrative of the piece.

Like the underside of a speckled trout, this teapot flashes with a watery iridescence. Slightly weighted towards the bottom, a generously sized handle and round finial balance the top. The delicate whisper of a spout contrasts against this form, like the puckered lips of a little cartoon koi.

Usage and care: Unglazed wood-fired pieces will season very slowly over time, though limited porosity allows for use of different tea types. The exterior of the teapot will deepen in color and develop a rich luster with use. Hand-wash only, without soap or detergent.

Approximate dimensions: 85mm tall, 80mm diameter, 190ml・Artist: 廖國華