Celadon Egg, No. 4

Glazed stoneware・Wood-fired・205ml

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 has a solid stance, with a wider base than top. The exterior celadon glaze is smooth matte, with a wood ash fly on the handle, dripping down to the base in a pool of brilliant blue (this pot’s most distinctive feature). The interior is glazed. Smooth lid, with a mushroom cap finial. Simple, and graceful spout with 7 outlets for water evacuation. 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: 80mm tall, 80mm diameter, 205ml・Artist: 廖國華