This stunning handmade houhin, or shiboridashi as they are known in Japan, is the work of Xiao Bai, the youngest sibling of the Bai Mu Quan family. This young potter, despite his relatively short tenure behind a potter's wheel, has quickly mastered his craft with works of great sensibility in style and form whilst never compromising on function. This item is part of a series created for us at our instigation during the pandemic. Several other finishes are available as pictured below in the related products listing. The precision in his craftsmanship is simply stunning considering the challenges of working with porcelain as his main material of choice. The inner surface of the bowl features a mirror white glazed finish. The lid sits snugly without any wobble on a lip set on the inner surface of the wall. This helps stabilize the vessel while pouring as the lid will not slip from its seat. The wall thickness is ultra thin and even all throughout the cup and lid with a gentle taper towards the flared lip. Finally, the perfectly executed Chocolate Melt glaze gives this hand-made piece a contemporary elegance. This unique item is signed by the artist and proudly hand-crafted in Taiwan. This unique item is signed by the artist and proudly hand-crafted in Taiwan.