Stoneware・Glazed・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.

This teapot is defined by its elegant proportions. A proud spout flares from the front, its rounded throat mirroring the lobed body and finial. Small crystals form on the surface of the glaze, the texture of chocolate ganache. A honeycomb of holes below the spout keeps loose tea in while allowing for quick, clean evacuation as you pour.

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, 220ml・Artist: 廖國華