Porcelain Chawan: “Dawn in the Desert”

This porcelain chawan emerged from the kiln like an unexpected gift! I had glazed it with a celadon that reveals amber tones when fired in reduction.
On the rim and the foot, the glaze is thinner than on the body. This provides a very soft, satiny feel, in contrast to the smoother crackle felt against the palm of the hand.

During firing, it captured copper volatilized from its neighbors. The resulting alluring gradient earned it its name.

Gas reduction firing at 1320°C

H: 8 cm – D: 12 cm