Ganymede

Stoneware・Ash・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.

A subtly rutilated glaze covers the top of this pot before settling into snowlike crystals. Where the glaze ends, a chocolaty brown stoneware is revealed, like a warm cake peeking out under a layer of frosting. The exaggerated throat of the spout mimics the proportions of the body, slightly taller than it is wide, with a softly defined shoulder gentle slope at the base.

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: 82mm tall, 72mm diameter, 200ml・Artist: 廖國華