Glazed stoneware・Wood-fired・185ml

Ceramicist Liao Guo Hua works with a range of different clay bases and glazes, using long, five-day firings in wood kilns to draw out the uniqueness of each piece. This is one in a series of ten celadon pieces we commissioned in 2018 from Liao Guo Hua. This series features pale blue celadon glazing on the exterior, and a glazed interior. Each piece is then wood-fired for 5 days.

This medium sized tea pot is barrel shaped. There is limited wood ash marking the celadon. Instead, a very fine network of crazing covers all glazed surfaces, deepen in color by pre-seasoning in tea by the ceramicist. Smooth lid, with a beautiful finial, and gracefully curved spout. Seven outlets for water evacuation. The exterior and interior is glazed. The foot of the teapot is unglazed, and signed by the artist.

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

Approximate dimensions: 85mm tall, 75mm diameter, 185ml・Artist: 廖國華