Rhea

Stoneware・Slip・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.

Despite its tiny stature, this pot refused to be missed. Vibrant orange rings the bottom of Rhea, while dark, matte grey coats the top, streaking downward in places following the lines of molten ash inside the kiln. Like a brightly burning coal or ember, this fiery teapot holds its own heat. As warm and bright displayed on your shelf as when it is full of piping hot tea.

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: 70mm tall, 68mm diameter, 105ml・Artist: 廖國華