Shino・Stoneware・Wood-fired・Knife-cut

Tea bowls in Zhang Yun Cheng’s Shino Cloud series were first hand-thrown, then shaped with a series of knife-cuts to create their unique geometric facets. A final turn on the wheel smoothed away the angularity, giving the bowls a comfortable rounded profile.

This tenth bowl in the series was glazed in shino on both the interior and exterior surfaces, then fired in a wood-kiln for five days. The thinner glaze emerges from the kiln with a glossy, golden sheen, and a small amount of crawling on the interior surface of the bowl. A smattering of carbon trapping provides texture and depth to the golden surface. A swatch of iron oxide crystals distinguishes one side. An iridescent patina comes from tea pre-seasoning by the artist.

The thinner glaze accentuates the facets of this bowl, while its narrow body fits perfectly and comfortably in the hand.

Approximate dimensions: 90mm tall, 105mm diameter, 310ml・Artist: 張允澄

About Tea Bowls

In Taiwan, tea bowls are often used to drink loose leaf tea. It's quite simple and works wonders on most of our teas.

Simply warm a tea bowl, add tea leaves, and add water. We suggest using 1 to 2 grams less tea than our normal recommended dosage. Fill the bowl 2/3 of the way to the top. Pour a steady stream of water over the leaves to help them settle to the bottom. Steep until leaves have just opened. Sip, and add more water if necessary.

Usage and care: Hand-wash only, mild detergent is ok.