{"title":"Wang Wen De","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuj9p2bz85zz88z6h4z70z3wkiz87zkq2z68zryhwl6j4bz71z\"\u003eWang Wen De’s ceramics studio is located in Sanzhi, a small seaside town on Taiwan’s northern coast. Ah De, as he prefers to be called, is a brilliant and innovative ceramicist, crafting pieces that seem to defy the technical constraints of its materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHis line of innovative tea trays, tea pots, and servers are impossibly thin and ethereal, and reflect both technical know-how and artistic vision. \u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"character-tray-in-white-square","title":"Notation Tray in White, Square","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis square tea tray by ceramicist Wang Wen De is based on a traditional Chinese musical notation system called \u003cem\u003egongche\u003c\/em\u003e notation. Whereas his earlier works used patterns of circular holes to represent individual notes, this latest line takes a more literal approach: the actual notations in the form of Chinese characters are meticulously carved directly into the tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis tray is formed by joining two layers of thin stoneware, leaving a thin hollow area for capturing water overflow. The characters themselves are carefully carved and “punched through” the top layer of the tray. After a bisque firing, all surfaces are glazed in a soft white shino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe have been using a similar tray in our own tasting table since 2015, employing a “dry brew” or \u003cem\u003egan pao\u003c\/em\u003e method of tea making, where very little excess water is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e*Please take note that each tray can be slightly different in color tone and texture. It is not unusual to have areas of thicker glazing, and or colorations that reflect the different interactions between the mineral content of the clay body and glaze. Each tray is different, and may not be identical to the photographed item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Song Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29644184485976,"sku":"wwd-7001-19","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1728\/6899\/files\/wwd_notation_square_tray_1_8b527b8c-54df-49e9-acf6-ad28e7148f5f.jpg?v=1763141691"},{"product_id":"oracle-tray-in-white-large","title":"Oracle Tray in White, Large","description":"\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps the most iconic piece of teaware here at Song Tea, this rectangular tea tray by ceramicist Wang Wen De features an oracle bone script, the earliest known form of Chinese writing. Used to record royal divinations during the Shang Dynasty (16th century - 1046 BC), this script is believed to be the direct ancestor to modern Chinese script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tray is formed by joining two layers of thin stoneware, leaving a shallow cavity for capturing water overflow. The individual characters of the tray are carefully incised by the artist, a task that is meticulous and difficult, as each character must be carved with the tray inverted. After a bisque firing, all surfaces are glazed in white shino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe have been using a similar tray in our own tasting table since 2015, employing a “dry brew” or \u003cem\u003egan pao\u003c\/em\u003e method of tea making, where very little excess water is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e*Please take note that each tray can be slightly different in color tone and texture. It is not unusual to have areas of thicker glazing, and or colorations that reflect the different interactions between the mineral content of the clay body and glaze. Each tray is different, and may not be identical to the photographed item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Song Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42228552204501,"sku":"wwd-7006-21","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1728\/6899\/products\/large_tray_1.jpg?v=1639076652"},{"product_id":"teapot-tray","title":"Single Teapot Tray","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eA striking departure from Wang Wen De’s iconic square and rectangular tea trays, the round Boat Tea Tray is composed of an interior pedestal to elevate your teapot above a shallow dish intended to catch excess water. Paired together, it’s a striking presentation that shines a spotlight on your teaware collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormed by hand, and brushed with a luminous shino glaze, the center pedestal is incised with an abstracted depiction of a falling drop of water, drawn horizontally across the center of the raised dais. Viewed from above, this piece appears to float in the bowl, like a lotus flower on rippled water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e*Please take note that each tray can be slightly different in color tone and texture. It is not unusual to have areas of thicker glazing, and or colorations that reflect the different interactions between the mineral content of the clay body and glaze. Each tray is different, and may not be identical to the photographed item. Each is beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Song Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45105636212949,"sku":"wwd-7007-25","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1728\/6899\/files\/wwd_singlepot_tray_5.jpg?v=1763146313"},{"product_id":"gaiwan","title":"Gaiwan","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrecisely formed angles create a mesmerizing geometry to this delicate gaiwan and saucer set from Taiwanese master potter, Wang Wen De. Thrown on the potters wheel from a near-translucent porcelain, the lines of this piece seem to rise up like a drop of water in the apex of a ripple. A wide rim and dimpled finial aid in pouring, creating a seamless tea brewing experience from start to finish. Each piece is given a matte white glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please take note that each gaiwan may be slightly different in color tone, texture, size, and shape. It is not unusual to have areas of thicker glazing, and or colorations that reflect the different interactions between the mineral content of the clay body and glaze. Each tea pot is unique, and may not be identical to the photographed item. Each is beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Song Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45105726161109,"sku":"wwd-2101-25","price":620.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1728\/6899\/files\/wwd-gw1.jpg?v=1773287515"},{"product_id":"double-walled-server","title":"Double Walled Server, White","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eWang Wen De is a master of visual tension. Throughout his work, soft lines play against geometry, and ethereality pairs with gravity. In this stoneware serving vessel, thin walls, and fine lines find a mirror in the delicate snowy tones of the glaze, its unpredictable nature a foil to the sharp lines of the clay. This contrast between delicate craftsmanship and the organic patterns of the natural materials keeps the eye in motion, a constant exploration of a beautiful form. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is built of exceptionally thin stoneware clay and a double wall construction. This design creates a form that is deceptively light in comparison to its appearance, and in function prevents the outwall from overheating and burning the fingers during pouring. Brushed with a textural slip, then glazed with a bone white layer of thin white shino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e*Please take note that each server can be slightly different in color tone, texture, size, and shape. It is not unusual to have areas of thicker glazing, and or colorations that reflect the different interactions between the mineral content of the clay body and glaze. Each tea pot is different, and may not be identical to the photographed item. Each is beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Song Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45106053742805,"sku":"wwd-5002-25","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1728\/6899\/files\/wwd_server_white_1.jpg?v=1763146836"},{"product_id":"white-tea-kettle-brazier","title":"White Kettle \u0026 Brazier, Small","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-notes\"\u003eStoneware・Shino・Brass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning two-part set features a water pot and matching brazier, for use in keeping water hot during your gong fu tea brewing practice. Fully functional, there is space within the brazier to set a small sterno burner or tea light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWang Wen De is a master of visual tension. Throughout his work, soft lines play against geometry, and ethereality pairs with gravity. This set is no exception and features his signature soft white shino and delicate hand-built spout and lid offset against a thick brass handle, wrapped in lacquered reeds. The weighted base of the brazier is unusual for the artist’s work but is rendered with soft curves that invite tactility. Such balance of shape and material keeps the eye in motion, a constant exploration of a beautiful form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please take note that each set can be slightly different in color tone, texture, size, and shape. It is not unusual to have areas of thicker glazing, and or colorations that reflect the different interactions between the mineral content of the clay body and glaze. Each server is different, and may not be identical to the photographed item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsage and care: This pot is not intended for brewing tea, but rather for hot water. During an extended tea practice, this serves as the water to refill your teapot across multiple steeping. As such, cleaning may not be necessary, but this pot can be hand-washed with a mild detergent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Song Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45106077237461,"sku":"wwd-8005-23","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1728\/6899\/files\/wwd_whitebrazier1.jpg?v=1773287256"},{"product_id":"pear-ash-kettle-brazier-round","title":"Pear Ash Kettle \u0026 Round Brazier, Large","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-notes\"\u003eStoneware・Shino・Brass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning two-part set from Taiwanese master potter, Wang Wen De, features a water pot and matching brazier, for use in keeping water hot during your gong fu tea brewing practice. Fully functional, there is space within the brazier to set a small sterno burner or tea light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWang Wen De is a master of visual tension. Throughout his work, soft lines play against geometry, and ethereality pairs with gravity. This set is no exception and features a sweeping glaze of pear wood ash that trickles over the form in rivulets of blue and green. The delicate hand-built spout and lid are both offset by a thick brass handle, wrapped in lacquered reeds, it’s dark colors mirroring that of the form. The weighted base of the brazier is unusual for the artist’s work, which is known for its thin, light materiality, but this piece is rendered with soft curves that invite tactility, that pair well with the delicate lines of the pot, and ensure the stability of the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsage and care: This pot is not intended for brewing tea, but rather for hot water. During an extended tea practice, this serves as the water to refill your teapot across multiple steeping. As such, cleaning may not be necessary, but this pot can be hand-washed with a mild detergent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Song Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45106172166357,"sku":"wwd-8006-23","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1728\/6899\/files\/roundkettle_brazier_5.jpg?v=1700201999"},{"product_id":"wood-fired-vase","title":"Lotus Vase in Pewter Tone","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-notes\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eStoneware・Shino\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn intriguing new form from Taiwanese master potter, Wang Wen De, this stoneware vase echoes the shape of a lotus root, rising up from murky waters. Hand-built from rich stoneware clay, the surface of the pot is brushed with a thick slurry of slip then glazed a dark pewter, drawing relief and texture to the surface. These lines draw upwards toward the rim of the vase, drawing the eye from shadowed base to lip, and back again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfect vessel to highlight a single winter branch, or exalt a humble stem, this one-of-a-kind piece is complemented by its counterpart in \u003ca href=\"%20https:\/\/songtea.mom\/products\/lotus-vase-in-white\"\u003ewhite\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Song Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45106281873621,"sku":"wwd-7001-23","price":720.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1728\/6899\/files\/pewter_vase_3.jpg?v=1700203672"},{"product_id":"daily-practice-tray-white","title":"Daily Practice Tray, White","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Daily Practice Tray offers a simplified version of Song’s most iconic piece of teaware, and the base to all our gong fu, or dry brew, style tea preparations. In contrast to its predecessors, this version of Wang Wen De’s classic features squared edges, giving the illusion of greater height and weight than the original versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the round Boat Tray, the Daily Practice Tray features a heavily abstracted version of the artist’s conceptualization of water, horizontal lines dragging through the incisions in the tray top, like flowing streams of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach ceramic tea tray is formed by joining layers of stoneware, leaving a shallow cavity within for capturing water overflow. The individual incisions of the tray are carved one at a time by the artist, a task that is meticulous and difficult, as each incision must be carved with the tray inverted. After a bisque firing, all surfaces are glazed in a soft white shino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please take note that each tray can be slightly different in color tone and texture. It is not unusual to have areas of thicker glazing, and or colorations that reflect the different interactions between the mineral content of the clay body and glaze. Each tray is unique, and may not be identical to the photographed item. Each is beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Song Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52208101163221,"sku":"wwd-7005-25","price":720.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1728\/6899\/files\/wwd_daily_white_1.jpg?v=1763068962"},{"product_id":"daily-practice-tray-gray","title":"Daily Practice Tray, Gray","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Daily Practice Tray offers a simplified version of Song’s most iconic piece of teaware, and the base to all our gong fu, or dry brew, style tea preparations. 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It is not unusual to have areas of thicker glazing, and or colorations that reflect the different interactions between the mineral content of the clay body and glaze. Each tray is unique, and may not be identical to the photographed item. Each is beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Song Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52208102736085,"sku":"wwd-7006-25","price":720.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1728\/6899\/files\/wwd_daily_gray_1.jpg?v=1763068921"},{"product_id":"double-walled-server-blue","title":"Double Walled Server, Blue","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eWang Wen De is a master of visual tension. Throughout his work, soft lines play against geometry, and ethereality pairs with gravity. In this stoneware serving vessel, thin walls, and fine lines find a mirror in the delicate snowy tones of the glaze, its unpredictable nature a foil to the sharp lines of the clay. This contrast between delicate craftsmanship and the organic patterns of the natural materials keeps the eye in motion, a constant exploration of a beautiful form. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is built of exceptionally thin stoneware clay and a double wall construction. This design creates a form that is deceptively light in comparison to its appearance, and in function prevents the outwall from overheating and burning the fingers during pouring. Brushed with a textural slip, then glazed with a bone white layer of thin blue shino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e*Please take note that each server can be slightly different in color tone, texture, size, and shape. It is not unusual to have areas of thicker glazing, and or colorations that reflect the different interactions between the mineral content of the clay body and glaze. Each tea pot is different, and may not be identical to the photographed item. 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