Show Off Your Pots and Cups XIV

[TokyoB]

This cup just came in the mail today. Supposedly, it's old. I have no idea if it really is, but it has certainly seen a fair amount of use. The mark on the bottom is too stylized for me to even try to decipher; if anyone has any ideas as to what it might say, please let me know!

Where did you order it from?

[xmfi]

eBay. The seller is reputable, though; he sells mostly antique coins and some Chinese antiques.

[debunix]

That looks like you dug it up somewhere Ian! Just kidding, it's actually really stunning.

It does look stunningly like a natural rock. Gorgeous.

[chicagopotter]

Just of the plane from Japan! im very excited about this one..was exquisitely packed and even had a discount code for a next purchase at his "regular" store. very nice! made by Kino Fumiharu

Really hot piece!! Did you get it from eBay or http://www.inbeya.com/englishindex.html?

[IPT]

I just purchased a little portable studio for taking photos of tea ware. I'm still trying to figure it out and I need to iron the backdrop.

I wanted to take photos of my Zhong Kui tea pet to test it out. I ran into a few problems though because my daughter decided she wanted to help me. I think you can see my meaning in my photos.

Zhong Kui certainly doesn't look too happy about it.

[Geekgirl]

teehee, that's pretty funny!

[iannon]

Just of the plane from Japan! im very excited about this one..was exquisitely packed and even had a discount code for a next purchase at his "regular" store. very nice! made by Kino Fumiharu

Really hot piece!! Did you get it from eBay or http://www.inbeya.com/englishindex.html?

I actually got it from his ebay listings for a bit less than what it was listed on the regular store. You can still see it there marked as "sold" Prices arent bad in the regular store either on a lot of them though and he doesnt seem to put a lot on ebay yet. He did send a discount code for 10% off on the regular store too.
Theres quite a few neat cups in that store..those artists seem to like to do a lot of carving in the pieces too..nice effect. the pics may not show it well but the bottom-sides are carved/sliced a bit and the foot is really neat..almost a tripod effect
Another thing i have to say is it was exquisitely packaged and wrapped for shipping. Best ive seen yet from any of my purchases including AN even.

[Chip]

That is a great groundbreaking Yunomi, Ian! I hope it brings you years of ever improving enjoyment.

Sooo, IPT, which figures did your daughter add? They all look good to me!

Great cups xmfi and IPT!

[IPT]

Sooo, IPT, which figures did your daughter add? They all look good to me!

It was annoying because Hello Kitty and her friends were trying to hold a conversation, and Zhong Kui just kept butting in.

[Chip]

Sooo, IPT, which figures did your daughter add? They all look good to me!

It was annoying because Hello Kitty and her friends were trying to hold a conversation, and Zhong Kui just kept butting in.

Looks like Zhong Kui is all business. Must be lots of ghosts to purge! Remind him to stop and smell the tea leaves!

[Victoria]

IPT - I have a light cube box and Geek has given me some pointers for making one as well, but ... What is that bottom piece? That is what really makes it, for me.

[IPT]

The bottom piece is a white piece of plastic I found in the garbage. It is from a plastic sheet that somebody used to build a wall in their bathroom. I'm sure you could find something like it at Home Depot or something like that. I'll have to ask Geekgirl about pointers.

[Victoria]

In the trash? Ack! That's no help. l I need something like that.
Glossy black is good, but can show dust particles on closeups.
And mirrors - well look nice, but distract when selling I think.
It is like a lucite panel? It looks like glass. Look great.

[debunix]

Lest anyone reading these last few posts gets intimidated, just a note from the cheapie DIY side of the softbox world--click on the softbox image for link to more info & sample images:



and a couple of teaware shots from same:

[Victoria]

Thanks for the repost debunix!