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.

It’s in the contrast of his surfaces, however, that artist’s meticulous style is displayed. For every precise line and curve of his form there is an element of unpredictability - a rapid sweep of glaze across the belly of the pot, the wild progress of wood ash across the spout and handle.

This piece is testament to the artist’s style, with striking proportions, balanced pouring, and a rhythmic splash of shino glaze thrown across the surface in the same gesture as one might toss joss sticks or lucky coins.

Usage and care: These teapots feature a thin, interior liner glaze and are suitable for use with all tea types. Simply rinse between uses or hand-wash with mild detergent.