Saggar-Fired Porcelain Cup – Indigo Horizon (3)

Handmade porcelain cup, crafted through slip casting and saggar-fired with copper wire, fine wire mesh, and airbrushed layers of manganese dioxide and red iron oxide. Combustibles including wood chips, dried grasses, flowers, and pine cones enhanced the firing atmosphere. Along the rim, cobalt carbonate was applied with muslin cloth, leaving deep blue accents and subtle fabric-like textures that contrast with the fiery reds and smoky blacks below.

Each cup balances the precision of slip casting with the unpredictability of saggar firing, resulting in landscapes of molten color, smoky traces, and cobalt-tinged horizons. This cup in the series has been further enhanced using a traditional Japanese Kanna carving technique, where the clay body is sliced and textured by hand, adding depth and a tactile quality to the mist-like surface. The interior is finished with a smooth satin glaze, providing a food-safe and tactile surface for daily use, while the exterior remains raw and unglazed, preserving the unique saggar markings.Warping may be visible, a quiet trace of the cup’s journey through three firings — a reminder of the beauty found in transformation and imperfection.  

Practical Details
Dimensions: approx. 7.5 H × 8 W cm
Capacity: ~200–220 ml
Food safe
Hand washing recommended
Not suitable for microwave use

Each piece has gone through three firings to ensure durability. However, please handle with care to avoid thermal shock. Always warm the piece gradually—avoid pouring boiling water directly into a cold vessel. Although every piece has been tested for heat resistance, mindful use will help preserve its longevity.