【INCENSE.TEA HOUSE】Zhang Geming's handmade gold-glazed teacup gift box with exposed clay body.

Contemporary Ceramic Art | Master Zhang Geming

Handmade "Gold Lustre Glaze" Partially Exposed Clay Teacup with Signature "Zhang" Seal (Gift Box Edition)

Vessel Curation / Contemporary Ceramic Masterpiece

Taipei, Taiwan・Zhang Geming Studio

Curatorial Notes

Distinguished by the artist's iconic "Zhang" square mark crisply impressed into the base, this teacup represents a definitive creation by contemporary master Zhang Geming. Coated in a dense, satin-finish liquid gold lustre glaze, the vessel features deliberate, organic "windows" of exposed raw stoneware that break through the metallic surface. The thick gold glaze forms raised margins around the coarse unglazed clay, creating a dramatic tension between ancient metallurgy and raw earth. Complete with the authentic artist signature and a presentation gift box, it stands as a prestigious master tasting cup for discerning collectors.

Vessel Form & Tea Space Aesthetics

• Authentic "Zhang" Studio Mark: The sharp "Zhang" seal stamped upon the foot ring serves as the defining mark of provenance and artisan authenticity, valued by modern ceramic collectors.

• Satin Gold Glaze & Exposed Clay Windows: The dense gold glaze delivers a mellow, non-reflective metallic sheen punctuated by organic raw clay openings, creating a contemporary wabi-sabi balance.

• Ergonomic Warmth & Heat Retention: The rounded profile nests comfortably in hand, providing solid thermal mass and aroma concentration for high mountain oolongs and aged teas.

• Collector's Presentation: Delivered in an authentic gift box, offering tabletop sculptural presence and an exceptional personal vessel for tea ceremonies.

  
  

Specifications

• Craftsmanship: Wheel-thrown, refined finishing / Liquid gold glaze with high-temperature reduction / Organic partially exposed raw clay technique / Crisp "Zhang" seal mark / Fine stoneware clay

• Configuration: Teacup x 1 (Features "Zhang" studio base mark, includes dedicated collector's gift box)

• Recommended Uses: Master tasting cup, High Mountain Oolong, Oriental Beauty, aged teas, rock tea, and contemporary literati tea spaces

Tea Master's Note:

The "Zhang" seal anchors the vessel's foot while gold meets raw earth above.

As clear tea touches the rim, metallic stillness dissolves into warmth.

Photos can be taken for confirmation before shipment.