{"product_id":"wood-fired-lotus-pod-frog-coarse-stoneware-gaiwan-150ml","title":"Authentic Jingdezhen Wood-Fired Coarse Stoneware Lotus Pod \u0026 Playful Frog Gaiwan - 150ml Handcrafted Chaishao Tea Bowl","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"clayzenith-product-detail\" style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #2d3748; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch1\u003eAuthentic Jingdezhen Wood-Fired Coarse Stoneware Lotus Pod \u0026amp; Playful Frog Gaiwan - 150ml Handcrafted Chaishao Tea Bowl\u003c\/h1\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eClayZenith Wood-Fired Lotus Pod \u0026amp; Frog Coarse Stoneware Gaiwan (150ml)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a soulful, tactile masterwork fired in a traditional wood-burning dragon kiln (\u003cem\u003eChaishao\u003c\/em\u003e) for 72 continuous hours. Sculpted in an organic two-piece bowl-and-lid format, the lid takes the form of a mature lotus seed pod adorned with a sculpted, playful three-dimensional frog finial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eNatural Wood-Ash Glaze Alchemy (Chaishao)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFired to \u003cstrong\u003e1,300°C (2,372°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e fueled solely by natural pine firewood, flying pine wood ash melts directly onto the raw coarse clay, forming spontaneous golden-amber ash drips and metallic kiln marks (\u003cem\u003eHuoci\u003c\/em\u003e). No two wood-fired vessels are identical, resulting in an unrepeatable wabi-sabi masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eThermal Retention \u0026amp; Stewed Tea Optimization\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe dense, coarse stoneware walls retain high thermal energy, making this vessel exceptionally suited for steeping and slowly stewing dark teas, aged Shou Puerh, Wuyi Rock Oolongs, and aged white teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eLiving Space Integration \u0026amp; Gifting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWabi-Sabi Tea Sanctuaries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complements solid timber tables, bamboo mats, and raw stone tea trays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural Art Accent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Functions as an eye-catching organic sculpture on open shelving when not in active use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtisanal Collector Gifting:\u003c\/strong\u003e An extraordinary gift for seasoned tea masters, wood-firing enthusiasts, and pottery collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFeng Shui \u0026amp; Spatial Energy Balance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFrog (Wa)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an ancient homophone and emblem for \u003cstrong\u003eWelcoming Abundance and Attracting Wealth (Zhaocai)\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the lotus pod filled with seeds represents \u003cstrong\u003eFruitful Offspring and Enduring Prosperity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Combined with natural \u003cstrong\u003eWood and Fire Energy\u003c\/strong\u003e, this vessel activates vibrant prosperity and lively domestic harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eArchival Gift Presentation \u0026amp; Multi-Layer Transit Armor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eEvery ClayZenith ceramic piece is delivered with museum-tier presentation and multi-stage transit protection:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplimentary Silk Brocade Gift Box (Jinhe):\u003c\/strong\u003e Enclosed in an archival silk-lined presentation box with traditional brocade jacquard pattern and vintage clasp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArmor-Cushion™ Heavy-Duty Shipping Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sealed within custom EVA shock-absorbing foam molds and reinforced 5-ply export master cartons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Zero-Breakage Policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guaranteed immediate free replacement for any transit damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications \u0026amp; Sizing Chart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable border=\"1\" style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left; margin: 15px 0; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #edf2f7;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #cbd5e0;\"\u003eSpecification Attribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #cbd5e0;\"\u003eMetric Standard\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #cbd5e0;\"\u003eImperial Equivalent\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolumetric Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e150 ml (to rim) \/ 125 ml (functional)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e5.1 fl oz \/ 4.2 fl oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBowl Diameter x Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e9.8 cm x 8.6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e3.86\" x 3.38\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Ceramic Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e290 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e10.23 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Longevity Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eRinse with warm water after brewing. Allow to air dry thoroughly. 100% lead-free and food-safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What makes wood-fired Chaishao ceramics unique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eChaishao ceramics receive no artificial glaze; the glaze is naturally formed by melting pine firewood ash inside the kiln over several days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How fast is shipping?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDelivered in 7 to 14 business days from regional domestic hubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ClayZenith","offers":[{"title":"Natural Wood-Ash Kiln Drop","offer_id":60251351810129,"sku":null,"price":128.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/6297\/6849\/files\/1688_image_share_5d3c3d2dd1bd5105030b837bc4b95624.jpg?v=1788105100","url":"https:\/\/clayzenith.com\/products\/wood-fired-lotus-pod-frog-coarse-stoneware-gaiwan-150ml","provider":"ClayZenith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}