Stoneware・Slip・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.

It’s easy to see the directional draft of wood ash over this pot, as dark streaks slide down the sides breaking like a speckled egg over the lid and shoulder. The slight forward tilt of the body peaks at the spout, creating a beak-like profile with exquisite flow. It is a study in texture, and catalog of the kiln’s varied and unpredictable results stretched across the subtly rising throw lines from the potter’s wheel.

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: 80mm tall, 65mm diameter, 120ml・Artist: 廖國華