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Happiness Gaiwan
$ 37.00
A small gaiwan for the serious drinker
One issue with smaller gaiwans made from porcelain is the balance of weight while infusing and handling. The lightness in a small volume also means easier heat loss. The use of stoneware alleviate both issues. The brim is made thin, even and firm for easy control when decanting, while the body wall gradually thickens towards the centre for good heat retention. The glass like celadon overglaze makes the vessel as good as porcelain, only with the advantages of a more substantial body. The “Happiness” gaiwan is one of two hand scripted smaller size selections we have picked from Dehua.
The two characters for the term “xi le” — happiness — are handwritten separately on the inside and the outside of the gaiwan body. The name of this style of calligraphic script is “Xing Shu” or “Hsing Shu” dependent on which translation system. Or it can be called a semi-cursive script. In dynastic era, it was a non-formal script style used for daily communication but not for formal documents.
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德化青瓷釉 喜樂蓋碗
Dehua Celadon Happiness Gaiwan
- Capacity: 80ml
- Material: Stoneware with celadon overglaze
- Origin: Fujian, China
- Packing: Cushioned pull-string bag in kraft carton
- Content: 1 tea bowl, 1 lid
Additional information
| Weight | 330 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 10 × 10 × 10 cm |
| Design option |
Reviews(1)
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Jianzi Tall Foot 150
Gaiwans, Tea Accessories, White porcelainProfessional tea tasting with style
Although this is a gaiwan developed with the requirements for standard tea tasting, at 150ml ISO capacity at below the lid cover, we have it made with all the proper ergonomic requirements, and in a great looking design. Produced in fine kaolin porcelain and gorgeously finished with a glossy overglaze. A great tool for the professional, the real connoisseur or the novice drinker.
Each unit contains one gaiwan bowl with a lid. Choice of three colours.
Da Hong Pao
Tea Accessories, Yixing Teapot大紅袍、仿鼓
Artist: (in the name of) Shi Xiao Ma, National Senior Master Industrial Artist Pot name/style: Fanggu (In the shape of the ancient drum) 2011 (signed 1976) Material: Da Hong Pao Capacity: 275 ml （仿）施小馬（國家高級工藝美術師）2011 (題1976) 大紅袍泥
Minute Celeste
Tea Accessories, Yixing Teapot小蒼天
Artist: Yixing Teapot Factory#1 Pot name/style: Xiao Cang Tian (Celeste, small version), date unknown Material: matured Duanni Capacity: 130 ml 宜興一廠、日期不詳 老段泥
I decided to order this Gaiwan to answer my curious soul.
It looks different from what I usually see in my local teaware stores and I was surprised by it’s superb ergonomics. It ticks all the boxes for what a good gaiwan should be especially for smaller ones.
I also like the 5-petal flower motif in body and lid design. It’s neat, clean and understated.
So very glad that you enjoy using this gaiwan. Quite a lot of work had gone in to screen all the samples before we finalised on our selections, and this one is a real gem of design in my eyes.