Wood Fired Volcanic Ash Crane Teacup
 
This Wood Fired Volcanic Ash Crane Teacup is produced by a local studio in Jingdezhen. features colorful glaze resulted  from dramatic kiln changes. A crane taking off to the sky which is fileld of volcanic ash.
 
Various clays and glazes are used to form the cup body before wood fired in the kiln for days. The results of pattern and colors on the cups depend on many factors, including clay composition, firing duration, temperature type of wood & kiln being used even location of cups in the kiln. All these factors contribute to the uniqueness of each cup resulted.
 
After wood firing, artist will choose those cups without defect and use the kiln changed cups as canvas and draw the scene which suit the pattern most. Each piece is hand painted in fine detail. The piece is fired for a second time in order to seal the artwork in glaze. 
 
Each pieces is fully handmade, there will be slight variation in terms of glaze pattern, painting detail, shape & size.

Height: 7 cm
Diameter: 6 cm
Volume: hold 50 ml (80% filled)