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Small Autumn Moon CupThis beautiful silver-orange cup is the result of years of research and experimentation by award-winning master potter Lin Xi. The rippling cascading shapes formsunder the high heat of Lin Xi’s kiln firing a glaze that Lin Xi personally sourced and blended from an original Shui Ji mineral deposit used in the Song Dynasty. This unique cup was fully hand-thrown and fired in tiny batches dependent on the whims of weather and kiln heat patterns to achieve the desired effect.
- Oil Spot CupOil Spot, or you di is one of the oldest and most traditional Song Dynasty forms. Award-winning master-potter Lin Xi has done years of research on ancient techniques and in his unique one-man studio, is working to revive the ancient art of you di glazing, sourcing and blending his clay and glazing material from the original mineral deposits tapped in the Song Dynasty. This unique cup was fully hand-thrown, with glazes hand blended and dipped, and fired in tiny batches dependent on the whims of weather and kiln heat patterns to achieve the desired effect.
- Small Silver Moon CupThis stunning silver cup is the result of years of research and experimentation by award-winning master potter Lin Xi. The rippling cascading silver forms under the high heat of Lin Xi’s kiln firing a glaze that Lin Xi personally sourced and blended from an original Shui Ji mineral deposit used in the Song Dynasty. The silver effect reflects the formation of a rare kind of iron oxide under the heat of the kiln, not an effect that is painted on. This cup starts a pale moonlight silver, and over time with use it takes on a deep warm reddish silver finish. This unique cup was fully hand-thrown and fired in tiny batches dependent on the whims of weather and kiln heat patterns to achieve the desired effect.$28.00
- Shui Ji Jian Zhan Hu Ban GaiwanYi Fang Long Yao keeps several electric kilns to continue their research into firing temperatures and techniques as they work to revive Song Dynasty wood-firing techniques. This elegant gaiwan is a beautifully-executed classic hu ban finish. This gaiwan is made from the same clay and glazing materials native to Shui Ji that would have been used by Song Dynasty potters, but since it was fired in an electric kiln, the workshop is able to get more control and more consistent results. Jian Zhan absorbs tea oils over time and tends to smooth out teas, bringing out their sweetness while evening out texture.
- Shui Ji Jian Zhan Hare's Fur GaiwanYi Fang Long Yao keeps several electric kilns to continue their research into firing temperatures and techniques as they work to revive Song Dynasty wood-firing techniques. This elegant gaiwan is a beautifully-executed classic hare’s fur glaze, an ancient style that people are only now able to recreate consistently. This gaiwan is made from the same clay and glazing materials native to Shui Ji that would have been used by Song Dynasty potters, but since it was fired in an electric kiln, the workshop is able to get more control and more consistent results. Jian Zhan absorbs tea oils over time and tends to smooth out teas, bringing out their sweetness while evening out texture.
- Autumn Moon Collectors' CupThis stunning silvery cup is the result of years of research and experimentation by award-winning master potter Lin Xi. The rippling cascading patterns form under the high heat of Lin Xi’s kiln firing a glaze that Lin Xi personally sourced and blended from an original Shui Ji mineral deposit used in the Song Dynasty. The deep and mesmerizing patterns reflect the formation of iron oxides under the heat of the kiln, not an effect that is painted on. A variation of Lin Xi’s silver moon style, these rare cups have a pooling and heat effect to create the impression of a lunar eclipse with light shining around it. Each cup and patterning is unique. Each was fully hand-thrown and fired in tiny batches dependent on the whims of weather and kiln heat patterns to achieve the desired effect. This larger format cup is a true collectors piece, with Lin Xi’s one-man studio only able to produce very few cups that meet his exacting standards of perfection.
- Collectors' Silver Moon CupThis stunning silver cup is the result of years of research and experimentation by award-winning master potter Lin Xi. The rippling cascading silver forms under the high heat of Lin Xi’s kiln firing a glaze that Lin Xi personally sourced and blended from an original Shui Ji mineral deposit used in the Song Dynasty. The silver effect reflects the formation of a rare kind of iron oxide under the heat of the kiln, not an effect that is painted on. This cup starts a pale moonlight silver, and over time with use it takes on a deep warm reddish silver finish. This unique cup was fully hand-thrown and fired in tiny batches dependent on the whims of weather and kiln heat patterns to achieve the desired effect. This larger format cup is a true collectors piece, with Lin Xi’s one-man studio only able to produce very few cups that meet his exacting standards of perfection.
- Traditional Hares Fur CupHares fur, or tu hao is one of the oldest and most traditional Song Dynasty forms. Award-winning master-potter Lin Xi has done years of research on ancient techniques and in his unique one-man studio, is working to revive the nearly lost art of Hares fur glazing, sourcing and blending his clay and glazing material from the original mineral deposits tapped in the Song Dynasty. This unique cup was fully hand-thrown, with glazes hand blended and dipped, and fired in tiny batches dependent on the whims of weather and kiln heat patterns to achieve the desired effect.$85.00
- Lunar Eclipse Collectors' Cup
This stunning silvery cup is the result of years of research and experimentation by award-winning master potter Lin Xi. The rippling cascading patterns form under the high heat of Lin Xi’s kiln firing a glaze that Lin Xi personally sourced and blended from an original Shui Ji mineral deposit used in the Song Dynasty. The deep and mesmerizing patterns reflect the formation of iron oxides under the heat of the kiln, not an effect that is painted on. A variation of Lin Xi’s silver moon style, these cups have a dark pooling and heat effect to create the impression of a lunar eclipse. Each cup and patterning is unique. Each was fully hand-thrown and fired in tiny batches dependent on the whims of weather and kiln heat patterns to achieve the desired effect. This larger format cup is a true collectors piece, with Lin Xi’s one-man studio only able to produce very few cups that meet his exacting standards of perfection.
- Rose Gold Liu Jin Sui Yue Cup
This iridescent rose gold cup is the result of years of research and experimentation by award-winning master potter Lin Xi. The iridescent rose-gold forms under the high heat of Lin Xi’s kiln firing a glaze that Lin Xi personally sourced and blended from an original Shui Ji mineral deposit used in the Song Dynasty. The iridescent effect reflects the formation of a rare kind of iron oxide under the heat of the kiln, not an effect that is painted on. This unique cup was fully hand-thrown and fired in tiny batches dependent on the whims of weather and kiln heat patterns to achieve the desired effect. This larger format cup is a true collectors piece, with Lin Xi’s one-man studio only able to produce very few cups that meet his exacting standards of perfection.
$85.00 - Turquoise Qilin Jian Zhan Cup
This iridescent blue cup is the result of years of research and experimentation by award-winning master potter Lin Xi. The iridescent silver-blue forms under the high heat of Lin Xi’s kiln firing a glaze that Lin Xi personally sourced and blended from an original Shui Ji mineral deposit used in the Song Dynasty. The iridescent effect reflects the formation of a rare kind of iron oxide under the heat of the kiln, not an effect that is painted on. This unique cup was fully hand-thrown and fired in tiny batches dependent on the whims of weather and kiln heat patterns to achieve the desired effect. This larger format cup is a true collectors piece, with Lin Xi’s one-man studio only able to produce very few cups that meet his exacting standards of perfection.
$85.00 - Bai Hua "Hundred Flowers" Jian Zhan Cup
Award-winning potter Lin Xi is a master of controlling oxygen and temperature in the kiln and understanding how season and humidity affect firing outcomes. This beautiful and uncommon iridescent firing from Lin Xi is part of a series exploring the blooming bai hua (hundred flowers) pattern - a particular you di glaze that can be brought out with the right conditions in Lin Xi’s hand excavated and blended glaze. The shimmering and cascading oil spot glaze evokes the qualities of the Song Dynasty pieces that inspired Japanese Tennmokku and make a beautiful contrast to tea. This cup is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.
$85.00 - Oil Spot Freeform PitcherOil Spot, or you di is one of the oldest and most traditional Song Dynasty forms. Award-winning master-potter Lin Xi has done years of research on ancient techniques and in his unique one-man studio, is working to revive the ancient art of you di glazing, sourcing and blending his clay and glazing material from the original mineral deposits tapped in the Song Dynasty. This unique pitcher was fully hand-thrown, with glazes hand blended and dipped, and fired in tiny batches dependent on the whims of weather and kiln heat patterns to achieve the desired effect. Each of Lin Xi’s pitchers is unique, relying on his technique of throwing a wide cup and ‘flicking’ the spout shape at the last moment to achieve the most fluid look. This technique requires the perfect weight and thickness of cup and even just the right humidity and weather to get right, so Lin Xi makes very few pitchers each year.$125.00
- Hare's Fur Freeform Pitcher
This fully hand-thrown, hand shaped tea pitcher highlights Master lin Xi’s research into ancient Song Dynasty style glazing techniques, particularly the famous and sought after Hare’s Fur style of long brown lines against black- an effect Lin Xi is able to capture because he personally excavates his glaze materials from the same sites used by Song Dynasty kilns, and blends the glaze from raw natural minerals. This pitcher's unique shape is meant to be as close as possible to the classic Jian Zhan tea bowl shape, both for the heat reflection in the kiln and to show off the glazing at the widest angles of light.
$125.00 - Magnolia Blossom Oil Spot Cup: Spring 2020
These unique cups were hand-crafted by award-winning master potter Lin Xi at his studio in Wuyishan. Lin Xi personally sources and blends true Shui Ji clay and glazing materials to exactly match original Song Dynasty pieces excavated at kilns nearby, and fires just a few cups at a time. Each cup that turns out represents hours of labor from Master Lin Xi and dozens of pieces that didn’t fire to his exacting standards. These collectors' pieces feature a beautiful oil-spot pattern, and the elegant curves of the cup are meant to reflect the shape of a Magnolia blossom.
Each cup and patterning is unique. Each was fully hand-thrown and fired in tiny batches in the spring 2020< season. This larger format cup is a true collectors piece, with Lin Xi’s one-man studio only able to produce very few cups that meet his exacting standards of perfection. - Magnolia Blossom Oil Spot Cup: Autumn 2020
These unique cups were hand-crafted by award-winning master potter Lin Xi at his studio in Wuyishan. Lin Xi personally sources and blends true Shui Ji clay and glazing materials to exactly match original Song Dynasty pieces excavated at kilns nearby, and fires just a few cups at a time. Each cup that turns out represents hours of labor from Master Lin Xi and dozens of pieces that didn’t fire to his exacting standards. These collectors' pieces feature a beautiful oil-spot pattern, and the elegant curves of the cup are meant to reflect the shape of a Magnolia blossom. Each cup and patterning is unique. Each was fully hand-thrown and fired in tiny batches in the autumn 2020 season. This larger format cup is a true collectors piece, with Lin Xi’s one-man studio only able to produce very few cups that meet his exacting standards of perfection.
$138.00 - Oil Spot GaiwanOil Spot, or you di is one of the oldest and most traditional Song Dynasty forms. Award-winning master-potter Lin Xi has done years of research on ancient techniques and in his unique one-man studio, is working to revive the ancient art of you di glazing, sourcing and blending his clay and glazing material from the original mineral deposits tapped in the Song Dynasty. This unique gaiwan was fully hand-thrown, with glazes hand blended and dipped, and fired in tiny batches dependent on the whims of weather and kiln heat patterns to achieve the desired effect.
- Winter Moon Solo Gongfu Tea Set
The shining metal inlay landscape of the tea board that forms the foundation of this set is inspiration for a winter theme. A rippling glass gaiwan, like carved ice, and a turquoise hand-thrown Jian Zhan cup by master potter Lin Xi complete the winter night scene - a contemplative set just right for solo brewing, and compact enough to put on your desk. The unique spout design of the gaiwan allow you to pour straight into the large Jian Zhan cup without a pitcher for a streamlined setup.
Regular Price $170.00 $153.00 - Oil Spot Jian Zhan Gongfu Set
Oil Spot or you di style is one of the oldest most traditional Jian Zhan glaze patterns, the inspiration for Japan’s Tenmokku, and artist Lin Xi’s passion. This set highlight’s Lin Xi’s work reviving the Song Dynasty tradition in his unique one-man studio and research center. Lin Xi achieves the stunning crystalline glazing pattern by excavating his own minerals from Song Dynasty kiln sites, grinding and mixing his own glaze from these natural minerals and precisely controlling oxygen levels and kiln temperature during firing. This full gongfu set features an oil spot gaiwan and pitcher, along with two unique Jian Zhan tasting cups that grow deeper and more lustrous with use.
- Lin Xi's Studio Solo Gongfu Set
This unique solo gongfu set is a celebration of award-winning artist Lin Xi’s one-man studio, and the huge variety of glaze style he can achieve through control of the kiln. Lin Xi is a researcher first and foremost, excavating Song Dynasty kilns around Shui Ji and Wuyishan, and working to revive the nearly-lost styles like oil spot and hare’s fur. He mines his own minerals from old deposits and mixes his own natural glaze, throwing every piece on a potter's wheel by hand. This set features three unique patterns from one artist- a gaiwan, a pitcher and a cup, all of which grow deeper and more lustrous over years of use.
- ONE OF A KIND Polished Agate Shui Ji Jian Zhan Cup
Deep blue and gold evoke an agate polished smooth over many years. Note the deep speckling and the incredible gradient between blue and green. This hand-made cup was fired in a traditional Dragon Kiln (Lao Long Yao) in Shui Ji, the home of the Song Dynasty Jian Zhan tradition. Only one out of every ten "cai shao" wood fired Dragon Kiln cups typically survives the firing process and each piece is a unique fortuitous chance occurrence. The heat, geometry and placement in the kiln and the specific wood used in firing yielded this spectacular pattern. This cup is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.
- ONE OF A KIND "Purple Dawn" Zi Qi Dong Lai Shui Ji Jian Zhan Cup 04
Zi Qi Dong Lai literally translates to a ‘purple vapor rising from the horizon,’ and signifies an auspicious moment. The purple along the edges of the cup almost radiates down against quiet gold and green, just like the early light of dawn hitting the horizon. This hand-made cup was fired in a traditional Dragon Kiln (Lao Long Yao) in Shui Ji, the home of the Song Dynasty Jian Zhan tradition. Only one out of every ten cai shao wood fired Dragon Kiln cups typically survives the firing process and each piece is a unique fortuitous chance occurrence. The heat, geometry and placement in the kiln and the specific wood used in firing yielded this spectacular pattern. This cup is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.
- ONE OF A KIND "Purple Dawn" Zi Qi Dong Lai Shui Ji Jian Zhan Cup 05
Zi Qi Dong Lai literally translates to a ‘purple vapor rising from the horizon,’ and signifies an auspicious moment. The purple along the edges of the cup almost radiates down against quiet gold and green, just like the early light of dawn hitting the horizon. This hand-made cup was fired in a traditional Dragon Kiln (Lao Long Yao) in Shui Ji, the home of the Song Dynasty Jian Zhan tradition. Only one out of every ten cai shao wood fired Dragon Kiln cups typically survives the firing process and each piece is a unique fortuitous chance occurrence. The heat, geometry and placement in the kiln and the specific wood used in firing yielded this spectacular pattern. This cup is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.
- ONE OF A KIND "Purple Dawn" Zi Qi Dong Lai Shui Ji Jian Zhan Cup 06
Zi Qi Dong Lai literally translates to a ‘purple vapor rising from the horizon,’ and signifies an auspicious moment. The purple along the edges of the cup almost radiates down against quiet gold and green, just like the early light of dawn hitting the horizon. This hand-made cup was fired in a traditional Dragon Kiln (Lao Long Yao) in Shui Ji, the home of the Song Dynasty Jian Zhan tradition. Only one out of every ten cai shao wood fired Dragon Kiln cups typically survives the firing process and each piece is a unique fortuitous chance occurrence. The heat, geometry and placement in the kiln and the specific wood used in firing yielded this spectacular pattern. This cup is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.
- ONE OF A KIND "Purple Dawn" Zi Qi Dong Lai Shui Ji Jian Zhan Cup 07
Zi Qi Dong Lai literally translates to a ‘purple vapor rising from the horizon,’ and signifies an auspicious moment. The purple along the edges of the cup almost radiates down against quiet gold and green, just like the early light of dawn hitting the horizon. This hand-made cup was fired in a traditional Dragon Kiln (Lao Long Yao) in Shui Ji, the home of the Song Dynasty Jian Zhan tradition. Only one out of every ten cai shao wood fired Dragon Kiln cups typically survives the firing process and each piece is a unique fortuitous chance occurrence. The heat, geometry and placement in the kiln and the specific wood used in firing yielded this spectacular pattern. This cup is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.
- ONE OF A KIND "Purple Dawn" Zi Qi Dong Lai Shui Ji Jian Zhan Cup 08
Zi Qi Dong Lai literally translates to a ‘purple vapor rising from the horizon,’ and signifies an auspicious moment. The purple along the edges of the cup almost radiates down against quiet gold and green, just like the early light of dawn hitting the horizon. This hand-made cup was fired in a traditional Dragon Kiln (Lao Long Yao) in Shui Ji, the home of the Song Dynasty Jian Zhan tradition. Only one out of every ten cai shao wood fired Dragon Kiln cups typically survives the firing process and each piece is a unique fortuitous chance occurrence. The heat, geometry and placement in the kiln and the specific wood used in firing yielded this spectacular pattern. This cup is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.
- ONE OF A KIND Indigo Qilin Yao Bian Series #2 Jian Zhan Cup
Award-winning potter Lin Xi is a master of controlling oxygen and temperature in the kiln and understanding how season and humidity affect firing outcomes. This rare one-of-a-kind deep blue firing from Lin Xi is part of a series exploring blue yao bian- the shimmering effect that can be brought out with the right conditions in Lin Xi’s hand excavated and blended glaze.
The deep blue evokes the qualities of the Song Dynasty pieces that inspired Japanese Tennmokku, as well as the Jun glaze tradition, and make a beautiful contrast to tea. This cup is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.
- ONE OF A KIND Indigo Qilin Yao Bian Series #3 Jian Zhan Cup
Award-winning potter Lin Xi is a master of controlling oxygen and temperature in the kiln and understanding how season and humidity affect firing outcomes. This rare one-of-a-kind deep blue firing from Lin Xi is part of a series exploring blue yao bian- the shimmering effect that can be brought out with the right conditions in Lin Xi’s hand excavated and blended glaze.
The deep blue evokes the qualities of the Song Dynasty pieces that inspired Japanese Tennmokku, as well as the Jun glaze tradition, and make a beautiful contrast to tea. This cup is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.
- ONE OF A KIND Dragon Kiln Tasting Cup Series #7 Jian Zhan Cup
This completely one-of-a-kind piece is part of Lin Xi’s new Dragon Kiln series inspired by old-school traditional aroma cups, hand-thrown in a taller shape to focus and accentuate aromatics while sipping tea. The taller shape presents unique challenges in the unpredictable lao long yao wood-fired kiln, but allows for stunning and unique patterns to emerge.
Only one out of every ten "cai shao" wood fired Dragon Kiln cups typically survives the firing process and each piece is a unique fortuitous chance occurrence. The heat, geometry and placement in the kiln and the specific wood used in firing yielded this spectacular pattern. This cup is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.
- ONE OF A KIND Gold Medal Grapevine Cup 23
Lin Xi’s fame as a leading potter reviving the Jian Zhan tradition started with his contribution of a totally new style of you di or oil drop glazing. This unique, one-of-a-kind cup is from Lin Xi’s award-winning firing featuring his stunning “Grapevine” pattern. Each of these pieces is completely hand-thrown and hand finished by Lin Xi in his one-man studio. Lin Xi personally sources and blends true Shui Ji clay and glazing materials to exactly match original Song Dynasty pieces excavated at kilns nearby, and fires just a few cups at a time. Each cup that turns out represents hours of labor from Master Lin Xi and dozens of pieces that didn’t fire to his exacting standards.
This piece is stamped with Lin Xi’s personal seal, and packed with a collectors certificate in a beautiful gift box.
- ONE OF A KIND Gold Medal Grapevine Cup 24
Lin Xi’s fame as a leading potter reviving the Jian Zhan tradition started with his contribution of a totally new style of you di or oil drop glazing. This unique, one-of-a-kind cup is from Lin Xi’s award-winning firing featuring his stunning “Grapevine” pattern. Each of these pieces is completely hand-thrown and hand finished by Lin Xi in his one-man studio. Lin Xi personally sources and blends true Shui Ji clay and glazing materials to exactly match original Song Dynasty pieces excavated at kilns nearby, and fires just a few cups at a time. Each cup that turns out represents hours of labor from Master Lin Xi and dozens of pieces that didn’t fire to his exacting standards.
This piece is stamped with Lin Xi’s personal seal, and packed with a collectors certificate in a beautiful gift box.
