Clay, Master Peng Yu
Teacup “Black Amber Calligraphy I”, 115 ml
Master Peng Yu’s teaware is imbued with the “beauty of imperfection”—the result of his many years of immersion in the philosophy of wabi-sabi. Each piece captures a dialogue between Earth and Fire, embodying the Eastern spirit of Zen: natural simplicity and primal ancient grace. This aesthetic pursuit is realized through adherence to nearly twenty stages of craftsmanship.
For his material, he uses native natural clay from primary deposits, and exclusively firewood for fuel. No artificial glaze is applied. The pieces owe their luster to the very “life” of the kiln: over three days and two nights under extreme temperatures, natural wood ash settles onto the clay, melting and transforming into a living glaze that solidifies into unique markings and textures.
The teacup is adorned with markings reminiscent of amber flecks, with calligraphy painted by hand across the surface. At the bottom, high-temperature firing has formed a pool of glass with a delicate crackle network.
Specifications
- Category
- Teaware
- Type
- Cups
- Material
- Clay
- Volume
- 115 ml
- Producer
- Master Peng Yu
- Origin
- China / Sichuan
- Locality
- Sichuan
- Packaging
- Basic
Description
Master Peng Yu’s teaware is imbued with the “beauty of imperfection”—the result of his many years of immersion in the philosophy of wabi-sabi. Each piece captures a dialogue between Earth and Fire, embodying the Eastern spirit of Zen: natural simplicity and primal ancient grace. This aesthetic pursuit is realized through adherence to nearly twenty stages of craftsmanship.
For his material, he uses native natural clay from primary deposits, and exclusively firewood for fuel. No artificial glaze is applied. The pieces owe their luster to the very “life” of the kiln: over three days and two nights under extreme temperatures, natural wood ash settles onto the clay, melting and transforming into a living glaze that solidifies into unique markings and textures.
The teacup is adorned with markings reminiscent of amber flecks, with calligraphy painted by hand across the surface. At the bottom, high-temperature firing has formed a pool of glass with a delicate crackle network.