slightly oblong gaiwan

[10/6]

My gaiwan is very slightly oval shaped. If I remember correctly I paid under $10 for it. Is this a characteristic of a cheap gaiwan and if so, where would you suggest I go to find a more symmetrical gaiwan. Unless of course gaiwan are not round ever.

[Geekgirl]

Usually they are round. But if it pours well, why worry?

[10/6]

It only bugs me that the lid sort of wobbles when it is sitting on the cup thing.

[thanks]

It only bugs me that the lid sort of wobbles when it is sitting on the cup thing.

That doesn't change much with a round gaiwan. I have an oblong gaiwan and a round gaiwan, I honestly prefer the oblong gaiwan. Keep the "points" facing up and down, so the lid fits perfectly slanted in the top to pour. Excellent performance, I love oblong gaiwans.

[MarshalN]

Actually, most gaiwans don't have perfectly round shapes.

[Victoria]

I'd like to see pics of oblong gaiwans!!

[Geekgirl]

Actually, most gaiwans don't have perfectly round shapes.

I did not know that. I was deceived by all 4 (I have 4 now! whoo!) of mine being symmetrical. But they are also all very inexpensive and mass produced, so perhaps this is a trait of higher-quality gaiwan?

[10/6]

Thanks everyone for your replies!