{"product_id":"handcrafted-shino-wood-fired-pottery-teacup-062","title":"First Snow on Dark Earth — 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 2.44 in (62 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRim diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.99 in (75.9 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.17 in (80.5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.67 in (42.4 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280 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\u003eFirst Snow on Dark Earth\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most visually arresting cups to come from the kiln — a Shino wood-fired teacup covered in a striking snowflake glaze that looks as though the first winter frost has settled permanently into the clay. It is delicate in appearance, powerful in presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGlaze \u0026amp; Surface\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe exterior is blanketed in a classic Shino crawled glaze — thick, pillowy islands of milky white and pale grey glaze separated by deep rust-brown and dark iron lines, creating a pattern that resembles snow-covered cobblestones or the cracked surface of a frozen lake. The glaze is three-dimensional and tactile, with each white island slightly raised and rounded. A warm chestnut-brown rim crowns the cup, smooth and refined against the textured body. The interior is equally vivid: a dramatic pattern of bold white crackle lines radiates from a dark centre pool, like lightning frozen in ceramic — or the view of a frozen river from above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eForm \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy, cylindrical yunomi form with a slightly rounded body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable to hold — the textured exterior provides a natural grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick walls with excellent heat retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, warm brown rim — pleasant against the lips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Collector's Glaze\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe snowflake or \"yuki\" Shino glaze is one of the most sought-after effects in wood-fire ceramics. It requires precise clay chemistry, kiln atmosphere, and temperature — and even then, it cannot be fully controlled. Each cup that emerges with this glaze is a rare gift from the fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the collector who appreciates the distinctive. A cup that tells the story of winter, fire, and time.\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":48924752773294,"sku":"EM-SN-TC-062","price":59.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/8931\/8830\/files\/IMG_20260818_171828.jpg?v=1787160754","url":"https:\/\/easternmetaphysics.art\/products\/handcrafted-shino-wood-fired-pottery-teacup-062","provider":"Eastern Metaphysics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}