Underglaze Red Chai Shao Teapot
Encounter a heart-warming tea container, taking a sip or two of light and elegant tea in the middle of a busy schedule; between touch and vision, clearly comprehend heaven, earth and people of nature and ingenuity.
Description
- Material: Pottery
- Origin: Dehua, Quanzhou.
- Chai Shao Teapot: 11.5cm x 8.2cm, capacity 120ml.
- First of all, it is very important to select materials for firewood burning, and pine wood is selected as the raw material for burning. Due to the unique material properties of pine wood, the fired ashes form a glaze that is more natural, rich and returns to its original nature. And it does not contain any chemical raw materials, so it is healthy.
- Chai Kiln is an ancient firing method. Wood is the main fuel for the kiln. When firing pottery, the porcelain body is covered to isolate the wood ash from the fire and avoid direct contact with it, so that the glaze color of the product remains consistent. There is ash on the glaze or traces of fire on the carcass. What the wood burning technique pursues is the natural combination of wood ashes and earth.
- High-quality wood-burning tea sets are directly fired at 1,300 degrees over high fire for more than four days and four nights. The tea sets themselves have been petrified and porcelain, and will absorb the infrared rays in the fire, making the tea sets magnetic. When drinking tea or water, these far-infrared rays will activate the water; coupled with the minerals in the teapot itself, the converted water is very easy for the human body to absorb and is also very good for the body.
- The ashes and flames produced by the burning of firewood should be transferred into the kiln, causing natural ash falling on the body. After a long period of high temperature, they will be fused into a natural gray glaze, which is different from ordinary gorgeous and bright glazes; it emits a kind of simplicity, richness and ancient beauty, this is why wood-fired pottery artists are fascinated by it and devote a lot of effort to pursue it.
- The porcelain glaze shows the traces of burning and the ash glaze from burning wood. The glaze color changes due to the changes in the kiln fire. Each piece has its own glaze and texture.
- Firewood pursues nature and simplicity, and is as natural as nature. The combination of its "fire marks" and the glaze makes the oil and gold shine brightly.
Underglaze Red Chai Shao Teapot
$138.67
Frequently Asked Questions
What materials are used to make the Chai Shao Teapot?
The Chai Shao Teapot is made from high-quality pottery, specifically crafted through traditional wood firing methods that emphasize natural materials and health safety.
How is the Chai Shao Teapot fired to achieve its unique glaze?
It is fired using an ancient Chai kiln method with pine wood as the fuel, which creates a natural ash glaze that highlights the teapot's rustic and ancient beauty.
What is the capacity and size of the Chai Shao Teapot?
The teapot measures 11.5cm by 8.2cm and has a capacity of 120ml, making it ideal for personal use or small servings.
Why are wood ash and fire traces visible on the Chai Shao Teapot?
These marks are a result of the traditional wood-firing process, which naturally fuses ash into the glaze, making each teapot unique with an earthy, ancient appearance.
How does the firing process affect the water quality when using the Chai Shao Teapot?
Firing at over 1,300 degrees absorbs infrared rays into the porcelain, which can activate the water and minerals, potentially making it more beneficial for the body, according to traditional beliefs.
