Celadon ceramic sugar bowl and creamer
Celadon ceramic sugar bowl and creamer
A delicate band of vegetal motifs are named for the artisan's village of Sansai. They adorn this exquisite set of sugar bowl and creamer by Boonsant Photikanond. Crafted in celadon ceramic, the set includes a matching tray. First dried clay is blended with water in a hand-driven mill and left to age briefly in the open air. Kneaded to remove air bubbles and improve elasticity, the clay is then molded. Once dried, the piece is incised and carved by hand and left to dry for a week. Next it is examined for defects and polished with sand paper. After it is fired for five hours at 1,472�F, the piece is dipped in a glaze made of ko or rokfa (Thai wood) ashes, enriched with iron oxide (for brown) and cobalt oxide (for blue). When dry, it is high fired for 12 hours at 2,282� F and slowly cooled in the kiln for ten more hours. The change of temperature causes the piece to contract, giving it the distinctive crackled appearance of true celadon. Free of lead and toxins, the pieces are safe for dishwasher and microwave oven. Do not use with a broiler.
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