{"product_id":"kiln-fire-mineral-gourd-cup","title":"Kiln-Fire Mineral Gourd Cup","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKiln-Fire Mineral Gourd Cup\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKiln-Fire Mineral Gourd Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e is a one of a kind ceramic piece shaped by mineral glaze, wood firing and the unpredictable character of the kiln.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact gourd silhouette narrows gently toward the opening, creating a distinctive form rooted in traditional Chinese tea culture. The mineral glaze develops its colour and pattern during the firing process, where heat, flame and kiln conditions interact to create an expression that cannot be precisely reproduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cup therefore exists as an individual object rather than as a uniform production piece. Subtle variations in colour, markings and glaze movement are inherent to the wood firing process, making every example naturally different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in a protective gift box, the cup is equally suited to personal collecting and thoughtful gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind Kiln Change\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe glaze develops unpredictably inside the kiln, allowing each piece to emerge with its own combination of colour and pattern. No two pieces can be reproduced identically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWood Fired Craft\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTraditional wood firing allows the flame and firing environment to influence the mineral glaze, creating a surface with natural variation and individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Glaze Surface\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe raw mineral glaze gives the cup a tactile, organic presence, with the fired surface revealing the unpredictable interaction between material and heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGourd Silhouette\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe rounded gourd form narrows toward the opening, creating a compact and distinctive silhouette associated with traditional Chinese symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu Format\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWith a 70 ml capacity, the cup is intentionally compact for focused tea tasting and concentrated gongfu brewing rather than large volume drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGift Presentation\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEach cup is presented in a protective gift box, making the piece suitable for collectors and tea enthusiasts while providing a considered presentation when given as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral glazed stoneware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw mineral glaze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 70 ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.2 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.7 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiln Change Mineral\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gourd silhouette with narrowed opening\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood firing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiln change\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual piece\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gift box\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chadao","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":63016371224906,"sku":null,"price":54.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":63016371257674,"sku":null,"price":104.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3","offer_id":63016371290442,"sku":null,"price":149.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4","offer_id":63016371323210,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6","offer_id":63016371355978,"sku":null,"price":251.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":63016371388746,"sku":null,"price":293.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1068\/9839\/1370\/files\/hf_20260820_182257_154ba80a-dee7-453e-bc06-8e93ac7959bd.png?v=1787250347","url":"https:\/\/chadao.co.uk\/products\/kiln-fire-mineral-gourd-cup","provider":"Chadao","version":"1.0","type":"link"}