Feature: Made of refined ceramic, the gaiwan stands out for hand-painted Feitian (unique Chinese flying celestial beings originally from well-known Mogao Caves murals ). The figure is well painted in detail and perfectly fits with the ‘background scene’ that was naturally created on plain ceramic in the kiln after being fired for 3 days of nights. The gaiwan is also stunning with the green drop at the bottom inside of the bowl, providing an esthetics enhancement.The scene overall the whole gaiwan depicts free and mysterious spiritual life.
Firing: woodfiring for 3 days and nights
Inside glazed: No
Volume:100ml (up to the lid)
Dimension:∅=9cm , H=7 cm
Artist:Liu Zhi
Note: the color of drop at the bottom might change with regular use because the tea residual may have an effect on it. It is a normal reaction and food safe as well.
A woodfired painted piece is usually accomplished by two steps as follows:
(I) A piece is made of unglazed or glazed clay then fired for a few days and nights straight under over 1300℃ using a lot of wood in the kiln before being painted as a normal piece is done.
(II) An artist will select a woodfired piece with a one-of-kind pattern or color resulting from firing which may come to him/her in a flash of inspiration. Then they will develop a scene, portrait or object on the piece depending on its appearance before a second firing to protect the painting from fading.