Across the pale blue glaze, crystalline patterns open like frost flowers and continue from the outside into the cup. The softly undulating flower rim, rounded body and raised foot create a balanced form made for close appreciation.
In crystalline-glaze firing, mineral crystals grow naturally as the glaze cools in the kiln. The cup shape remains consistent, while the size, density and open space of the crystal patterns may vary from piece to piece. These kiln variations are part of the craft, not defects.
Its compact 80 ml capacity suits quiet personal gongfu tea sessions and small, controlled pours.
