An oil-spot Jian bowl on a dark table against an ink-wash mountain landscape

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TWO COLLECTIONS · ONE TEA TABLE

Two collections. One tea ritual.

Discover the depth of kiln-fired XUANZHAN glazes and the delicate brushwork of our hand-painted Gongfu collection. Explore ready-made pieces or commission your own.

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Thoughtful objects. A mindful tea ritual.

Two distinct collections

Individual pieces, clearly photographed

Careful packaging · Worldwide shipping

CURATED THIS SEASON

New this season

From kiln-fired glazes to hand-painted details, explore pieces chosen for everyday use and lasting appreciation.

New pieces are being prepared. Contact us for current availability.

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TWO DISTINCT COLLECTIONS

Two collections, each with its own character.

Choose the depth of XUANZHAN glazes or the quiet detail of hand-painted Gongfu ware. Each collection offers ready-made pieces and its own custom commissions.

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XUANZHAN Collection

Dark ceramic bodies, layered glazes and natural kiln variation. Discover Jian bowls, gaiwan, personal tea cups and complete sets.

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Hand-Painted Gongfu Collection

Light-toned ceramics with hand-painted botanicals, landscapes and calligraphy, across gaiwan, personal cups and complete Gongfu sets.

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READY-MADE

Browse finished pieces by collection and form. Each product listing provides its dimensions, glaze or painted details.

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CUSTOM

Start with a dedicated inquiry for your chosen form. We confirm the glaze or motif, base mark, budget and timing with you.

An artisan holding a tea bowl in the warm light of a kiln

EARTH · FIRE · TIME

Shaped by fire. Chosen to stay.

First impressions are only the beginning. We consider form, glaze or brushwork, the feel in your hand and the experience of daily use.

We aim to describe the making process and dimensions clearly, including the natural variation of kiln firing and hand painting.

Body Clay and form

Glaze Crystals and depth

Feel Comfort and daily use

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GLAZE LIBRARY

Discover the language of glaze.

Glaze is not a printed pattern. Temperature, kiln atmosphere and mineral crystals leave a different signature on every piece.

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Oil-spot

Star-like crystals reveal silver-blue layers as the light changes.

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Hare’s-fur

Fine streaks flow naturally down the curved surface.

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Kiln variation

Fire and minerals create colors that never repeat exactly.

A QUIET RITUAL

Make a little time for tea.

A Jian bowl belongs in your daily ritual, not only on a shelf. Warm it, pour your tea and enjoy how familiar its glaze becomes in the changing light.

Look closely

Turn the bowl in side light to discover the spacing and depth of its crystals.

Warm the bowl

Warm the vessel with hot water before brewing for a steadier tea temperature.

Pour your tea

Watch the color of your tea against the dark glaze, adding another dimension to every infusion.