Reef Wood Fired Houhin I

Description

Made by the same studio as our Dive pufferfish houhins, this piece carries on the marine life theme with an octopus sitting on the lid. Each one is wood fired to perfection. This multi-day firing process produces unique markings and patterns due to placement in the kiln and interaction with the smoke.

Unsurprisingly, the artist behind them is quite inventive, and with a curious mind. His studio exemplifies this, with pieces that border the experimental and the artistic. There’s a mechanical tea table, bespoke ceramic lid that he made to replace the metal one on his metal boiler, a speaker that sits in a ceramic cabinet, and many other inventions that he’s made all around the studio.

While his background in traditional ceramics provides a base, his inventive mind has led many of his designs being patented. Aside from pleasing the eyes, this design also features hollowed out corners, allowing you can grab the body without burning your fingers when pouring.

Please note that these pieces can craze with use. To avoid/minimize this effect, we recommend avoiding letting the houhin sit with excess tea on it and wiping clean after use.

Capacity: 150ml
Place of production: Jingdezhen
Material & Production: Jingdezhen white clay (unglazed), wood fired