This stunning hand-made gaiwan is the epitome of a classic design re-interpreted by the artistry 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. The precision in his craftsmanship is simply stunning considering the challenges of working with porcelain as his material of choice. Here, he surprises us with another stunning series featuring a fine grit sand-textured outer surface which is the result of blending pumice enriched clay to porcelain. This results in a very organic texture and feel while still retaining the light-weight thin wall characteristics of porcelain. The pieces also feature a finely fluted outer-surface on the body of the cup as well as on the knob done in a subtle way that is both appropriate to the shape of the piece and balanced with the tone of the finish. The inner surface of the bowl features a mirror white glazed finish. The wall thickness is ultra thin and even all throughout the cup and lid with a gentle taper towards the flared lip. This year, his gaiwans feature a saucer with a very tight tolerance recess for the cup. This 100 ml size pairs up nicely with a matching pitcher available below. If you prefer a larger gaiwan, we also propose a larger 180 ml size. This unique item is signed by the artist and proudly hand-crafted in Taiwan.