{"product_id":"handcrafted-shino-wood-fired-pottery-teacup-031","title":"The Wild Fire Cup — Shino Wood-Fired Teacup","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 3.3 in (83.8 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 in (50.8 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 340 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=\"\/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 Wild Fire Cup — Raw, Uneven, and Entirely Its Own\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cup does not pretend to be perfect. It is asymmetrical, hand-pinched into an irregular form that is not quite round, not quite square — something in between, shaped by hands and fire without apology. If you are looking for a refined, even vessel, this is not it. If you are looking for something that carries the full, unmediated character of the wood kiln, read on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze \u0026amp; Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e The exterior is covered in a dense, three-dimensional crawled glaze — large, rounded white fragments separated by deep iron-brown channels, the whole surface raised and textured like a relief map. The glaze is thick and sculptural; running your fingers across it is a distinct physical experience. At several points on both the exterior and interior walls, the glaze did not reach the clay — areas of bare dark stoneware are exposed where the kiln's heat drew the glaze away or where coverage was insufficient. These unglazed patches are an honest part of this cup's story, not a design feature. The interior carries a strong contrast of iron-black ground and white crawled glaze, with visible drips and pooling at the rim where the glaze ran during firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm \u0026amp; Feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIrregular, asymmetrical form — hand-pinched, not thrown on a wheel; noticeably uneven from all angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUndulating rim — rises and falls unevenly, with slight angular corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e340g weight — the heaviest in the collection; very solid in the hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick walls with good heat retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall unglazed foot ring — dark stoneware, slightly off-centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note on Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e This cup has multiple unglazed spots on both the exterior and interior walls where bare clay is exposed. The form is intentionally irregular but more so than most pieces in this collection. It is priced to reflect these characteristics honestly. It is a cup for someone who values raw process over polished result.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the Art of Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e The generous size and heavy walls make it well suited to robust teas — aged pu-erh, roasted oolong, or hojicha. Hold it in both hands and feel the weight of the kiln in your palms.\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":49319191314606,"sku":"EM-SN-TC-031","price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/8931\/8830\/files\/20260902_060715.jpg?v=1788335386","url":"https:\/\/easternmetaphysics.art\/products\/handcrafted-shino-wood-fired-pottery-teacup-031","provider":"Eastern Metaphysics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}