Handmade Egg Shell Wood Fired Gaiwan
Handmade Egg Shell Wood Fired Gaiwan
Handmade by a potter in Jingdezhen, China, this gaiwan is made of refined porcelain clay, and it features a creamy white and light yellow glaze. We particularly like the rustic texture, yet delicate shape, and unique wood-fired melting effect inside the gaiwan. This gaiwan has a particularly thin wall, therefore, it transfers heat much faster than thick walled gaiwan. It’s perfect for high fragrant tea such as Dan Cong Oolong.
Traditional wood-fired kilns have become rare in China today. The laborious process of wood-firing creates a unique, natural glazing, that can’t be achieved in more common and easier to use electric kilns. The special texture, color, and pattern of wood-fired teaware is a result of direct exposure to fire and ash over a long period, making wood-fired teaware some of the most sought-after teaware today.
Handmade Egg Shell Wood Fired Gaiwan:
Height: 7.6 cm
Diameter: 8.5 cm
Volume: holds 115 ml
Gaiwan Coaster:
Diameter: 9.6 cm
Additional Information:
It’s food safe, of course. And also dishwasher safe. However, I strongly recommend that you wash and dry it by hand, and use it gently. Please do not use on an open flame, gas or electric stove-top. And try to avoid alternating hot and cold, which could cause cracking.