Hand-painted Fire Phoenix Wood Fired Teacup
Hand-painted Fire Phoenix Wood Fired Teacup
Handcrafted and painted by an artist in Jingdezhen, China, this teacup boasts a glaze with natural smoky and wheat-like hues. The glossy finish is achieved through direct exposure to fire and ash over an extended period. The two characters on the teacup, "毕方 Bi Fang," represent a figure from ancient mythology. Described in the Chinese classic text 山海经 (the Classic of Mountains and Seas), this mythical phoenix is depicted with only one leg.
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.
Diameter: 7.2 cm
Height: 5.2 cm
Capacity: 82 ml
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.