{"product_id":"handcrafted-shino-wood-fired-pottery-tea-pitcher-045","title":"The Deep Blue Eye — Shino Wood-Fired Tea Pitcher","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.1 in (78.7 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRim diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.9 in (73.7 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.9 in (73.7 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 in (40.6 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e handmade, wood-fired Shino tea pitcher (gong dao bei) for serving brewed 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=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturn \u0026amp; Refund Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Deep Blue Eye — Shino Wood-Fired Tea Pitcher\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade for the final, generous gesture of a tea gathering, this Shino wood-fired tea pitcher, known as a gong dao bei or tea fairness cup, receives brewed tea and lets you share it evenly among cups. Its rounded body and shaped pouring lip make it a dedicated serving vessel for already-brewed tea. The saturated cobalt glaze gives this one-of-a-kind piece the depth of dark water, shifting with the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze \u0026amp; Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich cobalt blue covers the exterior, punctuated by iron-brown eruption spots and flowing streaks where glaze ran and pooled in the kiln. A dark iron-grey mineral crust traces the rim. Inside, midnight blue glaze is flecked with dark firing marks, like clouds moving across a deep ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm \u0026amp; Function:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, rounded tea pitcher with a naturally formed pouring spout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide open mouth for receiving brewed tea and rinsing after use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick, sturdy walls and a comfortable heft in the hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnglazed foot ring reveals the dark stoneware clay body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to hold and distribute brewed tea evenly among cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the Ritual of Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set it at the centre of the tea table and pour the infusion into it before serving. The broad cobalt interior gathers the tea, while the deep blue, violet and iron-brown firing marks bring a dramatic, elemental presence to the moment of sharing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne of a kind. Shino stoneware shaped by hand and wood-fired; glaze patterns and firing marks vary with the kiln.\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 handmade piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Metaphysics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49285225578670,"sku":"EM-SN-TS-045","price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/8931\/8830\/files\/20260901_072204.jpg?v=1788218962","url":"https:\/\/easternmetaphysics.art\/products\/handcrafted-shino-wood-fired-pottery-tea-pitcher-045","provider":"Eastern Metaphysics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}