Kungfuyang Unique Piece Wood-Fired Kohiki Side-Handle Teapot 120ml
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Bring focused detail to your tea practice with Unique Piece Wood-Fired Kohiki Side-Handle Teapot 120ml, selected by Kungfuyang for gongfu tea and daily rituals.
Product Highlights
- Teapot selected for gongfu tea and daily rituals
- Distinctive wood-fired surface character
- Capacity: 120ml
Materials & Craft
The source listing identifies glass. Its wood-fired surface character gives this teapot a distinct visual and tactile character.
Small variations in tone, glaze, texture, brushwork, or dimensions can occur in craft-led pieces and are part of their individual character.
Product Details
Product Specifications
Capacity: 120ml
Diameter: 10.0cm
Height: 8.5cm
Material: Coarse Clay
Food Safe: Yes
Packaging: Premium gift box
Kohiki, meaning "powder-pulled," is a ceramic technique that originated in Korea's Buncheong tradition and was later adopted and refined by Japanese potters, particularly in the Karatsu and Hagi regions . A white slip (liquid clay) is applied over a darker clay body, creating a soft, powdery surface that contrasts with the raw clay beneath. On this teapot, the Kohiki slip serves as the canvas for the kiln's coloration.
The teapot is fired in a soda wood-kiln at approximately 1300°C. During the firing, a solution of soda ash (sodium carbonate) is sprayed into the kiln . The soda vaporizes and reacts with the silica in the Kohiki slip and clay body, creating a natural glassy glaze on the surface. Wood ash from the pine fuel also deposits on the pot, contributing to the color development.
The interaction between the soda vapor, the Kohiki slip, and the kiln atmosphere produces the soft blue and pink coloration. The blue comes from mineral reactions within the slip; the pink appears where the slip is thinner and the underlying darker clay interacts with the soda and flame. The colors are not uniform—they shift and blend across the surface, with lighter passages where the kiln atmosphere was more reducing and deeper tones where oxidation dominated.
No two pieces from the same kiln load have the same color distribution. This teapot's specific pattern is unique to its position in the kiln and the path of the flame during its firing.
On the interior surface, a single kiln sweat is present. This is a natural by product of soda and wood firing; it is firmly attached to the wall, inert, and does not affect tea flavor or safety.
Ideal For
This teapot is suited to gongfu tea and daily rituals, personal collections, and thoughtful gifting where appropriate.
Care Instructions
Hand wash gently with warm water unless the original specifications state otherwise. Avoid abrasive cleaners and sudden temperature changes, then dry completely before storage.
About Kungfuyang
Kungfuyang is dedicated to Chinese tea culture, bringing together expressive teaware, practical accessories, and distinctive teas for unhurried daily rituals. We focus on clear product details, thoughtful presentation, and pieces that help people build a personal tea practice.
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FAQ
What is included?
The included pieces, capacity, dimensions, and finish are defined by the selected variant and the preserved product specifications.
Will every piece look exactly the same?
Small variations in tone, glaze, texture, brushwork, or dimensions can occur in craft-led pieces and are part of their individual character.
How should I care for it?
Hand wash gently with warm water unless the original specifications state otherwise. Avoid abrasive cleaners and sudden temperature changes, then dry completely before storage.