Wood-Fired Ceramic Gongdao Cup (fairness cup）
by Jiang Ma Xiang
The most captivating element of this Jiang Ma Xiang wood-fired ceramic Gongdao (fairness) cup lies in its natural ash deposits formed during the firing. As ash drifts, settles, melts, and re-solidifies under intense heat and flame flow, it creates irregular speckling, crystallized textures, and subtle glaze runs—each mark uniquely unrepeatable.
Material: Ceramic clay (traditional wood-fired), natural ash glaze effects
Technique: Hand-built, traditional wood firing
Function: Gongdao (fairness) cup / tea-pouring vessel / sculptural tea-space object
Characteristics: Natural ash deposits, layered fire marks, mineral speckling & crystallization, geometric faceted form, clean pour spout, one-of-a-kind kiln surface
Technique: Hand-built, traditional wood firing
Function: Gongdao (fairness) cup / tea-pouring vessel / sculptural tea-space object
Characteristics: Natural ash deposits, layered fire marks, mineral speckling & crystallization, geometric faceted form, clean pour spout, one-of-a-kind kiln surface