Show Off Your Pots and Cups, Part I

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by Victoria » Mar 16th, '08, 22:07

MMMMMMMMMMMM yes, that is one of the best TQY ever, if not the best.

And Augie - I made sure to wipe the table first.
I'm good, but I spend more time here than dusting. ;o)
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by Buzz Fledderjohn » Mar 17th, '08, 09:36

augie wrote:'Nuki & Buzz: Nice teaware. Almost as big a rush as getting new myself! Just wait till Dubya sends me my "economic stimulus bonus" I am already planning another tea adventure.

Buzz: The white cup: Is it smooth to drink from? Looks like frosting! Cool Fang Jia, footed teacup, one thing I remember from an "Oriental Art I" class I took in 1988! LOL
Augie, you and I think alike. I figured I was getting my gov't hush money...I mean, "economic stimulus bonus" so, why not use it to boost another country's economy?

The white glaze on the Oni Hagi is very smooth while the brown areas are very rough clay (mixed with sand). It does look like frosting. I don't know if you can see it in the picture but there is a lavender tint to the white glaze on the outside of the bowl.

Victoria, I love those glass cups. I thought about getting some but I kept hearing that they were very fragile. Let us know how they hold up.
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by daughteroftheKing » Mar 17th, '08, 13:24

The glazes on some of pots/bowls I made 2 years ago turned out like that white one. I had considered them failures but maybe I'm more of an artist than I realized! :)
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by Eastree » Mar 18th, '08, 21:03

Be careful! Those celadon cups looks like they *might* have a hairline fracture! >:D

Bah ... nice cups!
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by hop_goblin » Mar 18th, '08, 21:11

God, I thought you might be serious but then I thought.. aren't they supposed to look that way! LOL :evil: Kidding!
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by Pentox » Mar 18th, '08, 21:32

Wow i'm actually a bit surprised that's 120cc. I would have guessed more in the ballpark of 80cc.
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by Victoria » Mar 18th, '08, 21:40

Eastree that *cracked* me up!

Very, very nice! Humm on helping the taste, but that would be all the push I would need to get some celedon cups I've been eyeing myself.

I really like the unsual fluted shape of this one, so nice!
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by Cinnamon Kitty » Mar 18th, '08, 21:45

Hop, that is an absolutely gorgeous cup! Those crackles are way too hypnotizing.
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by Chip » Mar 18th, '08, 22:08

Very cool and very different, Hop...I likes it...
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by witches brew » Mar 18th, '08, 22:56

Beautiful celadon cup, Hop. Is it from AofT or ??

I did not go shopping for teaware this week. Too much going on with preparing for the holiday (spring equinox). Maybe next week. I am torn between going bargain shopping in Chinatown or going to Ito En for some seriously nice cups.
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by Chip » Mar 18th, '08, 23:57

Yeah...where did you get those???
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by hop_goblin » Mar 19th, '08, 00:20

Chip wrote:Yeah...where did you get those???

Thank you all for all of your attention! I actually love it myself! I got it from Dragon Tea Horse on Ebay.. Tell'em Bill of Ancient Tea Horse Road sent ya.. Pehaps I may get an extra sample or two next time for my efforts.. got to do what ever I can to keep my blog going! :D
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by betta » Mar 19th, '08, 14:37

My favourite pot acquired from Houde

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Real original Zhuni with muscle or lobe lines visible near the handle, made in pre 60's with good clay.
High pitch, very good lid fit and extra fine and bright patina.
I am planning to sell it due to financial reason. So, any interest is welcomed :wink:
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by brandon » Mar 19th, '08, 16:55

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Here is the complete set from Artistic Nippon. Just waiting on a table
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by Mary R » Jul 20th, '08, 13:07

Catch the next chapter of the adventure at "Show Off Your Pots and Cups, Part II."
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