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Chip wrote:Karma,

debunix wrote:Very pretty, especially the pot.

+1!

*looking for a similar Korean set with cranes!*

I've yet to run into a set like that with cranes, but if I spot one I'll let you know.

karmaplace wrote:

Chip wrote:Karma,

debunix wrote:Very pretty, especially the pot.

+1!

*looking for a similar Korean set with cranes!*

I've yet to run into a set like that with cranes, but if I spot one I'll let you know.

Thank you kindly, karmaplace.

I have seen the crane motif on Korean celadon(?) pieces, but not the kyusu or a set. I am sure it has been done.

Someone asked me to stop using dong dao ru kiln (celadon) cup as it can contain poison (lead) with the way it was processed to made the crackle. Is it true? How do we know it is safe?

2 days ago I bought the right cup, today went to another branch and bought the left cup. Celadon cup made in taiwan. A year 2011 production (as per printed at the bottom of the cup). According to the shop Purple colour is lesser in quantity compared to the other coloured celadon.

Lin's Ceramic Studio - Sunflower Shape Cup (Purple Colour)
陶作坊 – 怀汝葵花杯 (紫色) - 60ml

Splendid cups, hard to imagine those being considered "second rate".

debunix wrote:Splendid cups, hard to imagine those being considered "second rate".

Second rate?

Dong Dao Ru Kin (Celadon) Gaiwan (Moon White) - 150ml - Used to own a similar gaiwan but sold it to a friend. Today decided to buy back the same gaiwan from the teashop.


*Photo is the new gaiwan though it looks like the old gaiwan photo

Dong Dao Ru Kiln Cup (Moon White) - 100ml - Bought myself a big cup too

Chip wrote: *looking for a similar Korean set with cranes!*

may be slightly too big for you, guessing 8-9 oz?
But it is korean and is celadon with cranes

ends in less then a day, prob not enough time to contact seller for better pics

http://www.ebay.com/itm/260779273993?ss ... 1438.l2649

teaisme wrote:

Chip wrote: *looking for a similar Korean set with cranes!*

may be slightly too big for you, guessing 8-9 oz?
But it is korean and is celadon with cranes

ends in less then a day, prob not enough time to contact seller for better pics

http://www.ebay.com/itm/260779273993?ss ... 1438.l2649

Thanks for the tip ... checking it out.

Chip wrote:

teaisme wrote:

Chip wrote: *looking for a similar Korean set with cranes!*

may be slightly too big for you, guessing 8-9 oz?
But it is korean and is celadon with cranes

ends in less then a day, prob not enough time to contact seller for better pics

http://www.ebay.com/itm/260779273993?ss ... 1438.l2649

Thanks for the tip ... checking it out.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Korean-Inlay-Ce ... 1675wt_954

Man I had just reread this thread the other day. If I had known you were looking for cranes I would have told you about this korean celadon tea bowl. Very nice. It's over though, winner paid $60.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/120774605569?ss ... 1438.l2649

lol brandon

nice comparison there, looks older then the one I posted, very nice indeed

Thanks B and T ... I do occasionally see bowls floating around on ebay. I am not sure why I have not taken the plunge yet.

"Someone asked me to stop using dong dao ru kiln (celadon) cup as it can contain poison (lead) with the way it was processed to made the crackle. Is it true?"

I've always thought that traditionally an extremely fine iron powder was rubbed in to bring out the crackle in a crackle glaze. Today, you'll often see Chinese potters dipping pieces in some sort of purple chemical solution instead. For a lighter, golden look, a fine earth powder is sometimes used. No doubt other materials are also used, including shoe polish for all I know.

Point is, while I'm not aware of lead being used, you can't rule it out I suppose, and who knows what material has in fact been used on any given piece. So if someone's cautious about drinking from a cup that's got dark crackles inside, I'd respect that, even if I might not be all that cautious myself and still use the cup.