This black-glazed Shuiyue white slip gaiwan is fired using traditional white slip techniques. The overall appearance is defined by a deep, restrained black glaze with subtle tonal depth that gently shifts under changing light. The rounded lines of the lid and bowl allow the glaze to flow naturally along the form, evoking the quiet reflection of night over water. The dark, composed exterior contrasts with the soft white glaze of the interior, giving the piece a calm yet expressive presence.
Design highlights:
- White slip technique: Built on traditional white slip methods, the glaze overlays the clay body while preserving traces of handcraft and kiln firing, making each piece subtly unique.
- Black glaze tone: The glaze is deep yet warm, presenting a refined and understated black surface with a restrained sheen that reveals delicate variations from different angles, conveying a quiet wabi-sabi character.
- Smooth interior glaze: The interior is finished with a white glaze that is fine and smooth, helping to showcase the clarity and colour of the tea liquor.
- Comfortable handling: The proportions are well balanced, with a slightly flared rim that offers a secure grip and smooth pouring, enhancing everyday usability.
- Calm, refined details: The lid knob features a square form with clean lines, echoing the depth of the black glaze and expressing a restrained Eastern aesthetic.
The black-glazed Shuiyue white slip gaiwan is both a practical tea-brewing vessel and an object of quiet contemplation. Its composed and inward-looking character makes it suitable for a wide range of teas, allowing each brewing moment to return to focus, stillness, and balance between tea and vessel.
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