This Gaiwan is crafted using the authentic wood-fired, unglazed technique. Without any applied glaze, the surface develops naturally as wood ash falls, melts, and flows during the high-temperature firing, creating rich layers of color. The outer wall bears fire marks of grey-black, milky white, brown, and ochre, with subtle kiln variations that resemble the weathered texture of ancient stone.
The most distinctive feature is the pine frost-like bluish-green vitrified crystallisation inside the bowl. This cool green tone is formed as minerals from the wood ash melt and crystallise under intense heat and a reducing atmosphere. Between the crystals lie natural crackle patterns, their glossy brilliance echoing the bowl’s milky-white tones, evoking the image of frost settling upon pine branches in winter—pure, serene, and alive.
Portions of the inner surface show a pronounced vitrified effect. During firing, as the temperature rises, components within the clay and ash gradually melt, forming a glass-like glaze layer. Vitrification gives the interior surface its hardness and smoothness, while enhancing both texture and utility. The essence of wood-firing lies in its irreproducibility: flame paths, ash deposits, and cooling rhythms together shape the unique character of each vessel.
Named Pine Forest, this Gaiwan conveys both the cool bluish-green tones within and the natural elegance of wood-fired ware. Rugged yet refined, rustic yet graceful, it embodies a balance of artistry, beauty, and collectible value.
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