{"product_id":"handcrafted-shino-wood-fired-pottery-teacup-036","title":"The Aurora Cup — Shino Wood-Fired Chawan","description":"\u003csection aria-label=\"Product essentials\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.8 in (71.1 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRim diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.3 in (83.8 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.8 in (96.5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.1 in (53.3 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 410 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e handmade, wood-fired Shino teaware suitable for serving tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of a kind; one piece available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips from Vancouver, Canada. Orders are normally dispatched within 1–3 business days after payment confirmation. See our \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturn \u0026amp; Refund Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Aurora Cup — Light in Motion on Clay\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are cups that look the same in every light. This is not one of them. Hold The Aurora Cup near a window, tilt it slightly, and watch what happens: copper-red, blue-violet, and liquid gold appear across the surface simultaneously, shifting and deepening as the angle changes. This iridescent metallic quality — produced by extreme reduction in the wood kiln at peak temperature — is among the rarest effects in wood-fired ceramics. It cannot be applied, planned, or repeated. It either happens in the fire, or it does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes This Cup Exceptional:\u003c\/strong\u003e The iridescent surface is the defining characteristic of this cup and the primary reason for its place at the top of this collection. In certain light — direct sunlight, candlelight, or a warm lamp held close — the entire exterior surface shifts between metallic copper, deep blue-purple, and warm amber-gold. These are not surface coatings or applied finishes; they are structural colours produced by the interaction of iron oxides and carbon in the kiln atmosphere during firing. The effect is permanent and deepens with use as the cup is warmed repeatedly over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze \u0026amp; Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e The base glaze is a dense, complex layering of iron-rust brown, olive-green, and sandy ash deposits, textured throughout with fine mineral pinholes and organic spotting. Over this foundation, the reduction colours sit as a luminous second layer — visible most clearly across the upper shoulder and rim of the cup, where the glaze was thickest and the kiln atmosphere most intense. The rim carries a smooth accumulation of dark iron-brown glaze; the interior is a warm, deep reddish-brown, plain and functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note on Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The junction between the exterior wall and the foot ring is uneven in places — the glaze pooled and set irregularly at the base during firing. This is visible on close inspection and does not affect the cup's function or stability. It is disclosed honestly here as part of this cup's complete character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm \u0026amp; Feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull, generous chawan form — wide belly, slightly inward rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e410g weight — the heaviest cup in the collection; substantial and grounding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly tactile exterior — textured mineral surface with complex depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIridescent metallic surface — most visible in direct or raking light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall foot ring — slightly irregular at the base junction; stable on flat surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the Art of Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e The weight and wide form make this an outstanding matcha bowl or gongfu sharing cup. The iridescent surface is particularly striking when the cup is warmed — heat intensifies the metallic shimmer. This is a cup to use slowly, in good light, with tea you want to pay attention to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne of a kind. Wood-fired in a single kiln firing. Never to be repeated.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for contact with tea. Hand wash gently and avoid abrasive cleaners. Variations and firing marks are part of this one-of-a-kind handmade piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Metaphysics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49319307739310,"sku":"EM-SN-TC-036","price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/8931\/8830\/files\/20260902_062337.jpg?v=1788335394","url":"https:\/\/easternmetaphysics.art\/fr\/products\/handcrafted-shino-wood-fired-pottery-teacup-036","provider":"Eastern Metaphysics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}