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Collection 02 · 面 Surface

Shadow

Dappled light falling on city concrete, caught in abstract ink-brush strokes — porcelain that breathes, and grows its own patina with use.

The Inspiration

Light, shadow,
and the living glaze.

In the concrete of the modern city, we look for the moment sunlight filters through leaves and throws dappled shadow on a wall. Shadow captures that fleeting poetry — not as imitation, but as a lyrical translation in the brushwork of traditional Chinese ink painting.

Each piece is hand-polished through seven stages and left 10–15% porous, so it “breathes” and slowly grows its own texture through a life with tea and coffee. The marks of use become the art.

OriginJingdezhen 景德镇
BodyMedium-white porcelain
FormingHand-thrown on the wheel
SurfaceSprayed + hand-painted engobe
FinishSeven-stage hand-polish
Character10–15% porous · patina
Shadow detail
The Shadow Collection

The full collection.

Every form in the Shadow collection, grouped by type, with all of its photographs. Click any image to view it larger and browse.

Made by hand. Everything is made in small numbers, so sizes and surfaces vary slightly from piece to piece. Tell us what you'd like and we'll confirm availability.

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