{"title":"Xu Chun Tian","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ktitleleft\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung Taiwanese artisan Xu Chun Tian carries on the traditions of his father's work in hand-thrown stoneware and historical celadon while developing his own style of modern, minimal forms.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ktitleright\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OVFVf9aURlI?rel=0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"186\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"longquan-tea-bowl-s2-2024","title":"Longquan Tea Bowl: Series 2","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"ktitleright\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"191.25\" width=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c_0ZWHs7gFY?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"kid\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/song-kiln-collection\" title=\"Song Kiln Collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSong Kiln Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, this tea bowl is inspired by the celadon ware of the Song Dynasty's Imperial Longquan Kilns.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted from dark clay and glazed with a gemlike blue-green celadon, this stunning vessel was created by up-and-coming ceramicist, Xu Chun Tian (son of nationally acclaimed Taiwanese ceramics master, Xu De Jia).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glaze is a modern interpretation of China's classic Longquan celadons. Like glistening jade in luster and appearance, this bowl offers a stately low profile for ergonomics and aesthetic appeal. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDetails include a subtle indentation near the base and the artist's stamp on the underside of the bowl. A complex web of craquelure runs through the glaze in a unique pattern; barely visible when new, these lines will darken with use to create a beautiful patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that this is a handmade item, and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003eevery bowl will vary slightly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in glaze, shape, dimensions, and volume.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that this is a handmade item, and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003eevery bowl will vary slightly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in glaze, shape, dimensions, and volume.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll volumes are measured to the brim. Functional volume may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003evolume\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e13.2oz \/ 390ml  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e height\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e3\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e diameter\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a tea bowl is one of the simplest ways to brew tea - Just add tea leaves, top with hot water, and wait for the leaves to sink to the bottom of the bowl as they re-hydrate. 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Underpinned by a deep, scintillating black, this unique glaze is punctuated by a spray of patterning in a range of hues, from dark brown and amber to metallic silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its instantly captivating beauty, this Jian Kiln Water Cup is wonderfully ergonomic, making it an absolute pleasure to use. A gently bowed shape forms to the contours of the hand, while a pleasant weight creates fantastic presence when held. The artist's stamp is debossed on the underside of the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that this is a handmade item, and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003eevery cup will vary slightly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in glaze, shape, dimensions, and volume.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that this is a handmade item, and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003eevery cup will vary slightly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in glaze, shape, dimensions, and volume.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll volumes are measured to the brim. 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