Porcelain Chun Ash Teabowl (33) by Michel François

Porcelain Chun Ash Teabowl (33) by Michel François
Hand Thrown in Cornwall
Approximate measurements: 4cm H x 6.5cm ø 50ml

We present a small number of teabowls from Michel’s personal collection to enrich your tea drinking experience.

Classic and neat proportions of this small tulip form footed tea bowl. Chun ash glaze with a nice blend of pale blue-ish green tones, very fine glassy crackle, smooth feel and silky shine. Inside a contrasting sky blue purplish blush completing this vessel. Elegant form with a perfectly balanced weight and proportion.

Each handmade and unique, therefore slight variations in shape, size will occur. Handwash recommended.

Michel Pierre François is a French artist potter currently based in Falmouth, Cornwall working in porcelain and using his own glazes crafted using feldspar, Cornish stone and ash from local trees. He has a deep appreciation for the ancient forms of China, Korea and Japan and a passion for their rich tea cultures. His work focuses on sculpting moon jars, vases, and of course tea bowls.

We have known Michel for a good few years now and we’re always drawn to the skill and elegance of form within his vessels - inspired by his considered approach, enthusiastic energy and genuine artistic spirit.

His work has been shown extensively in the UK and internationally, including exhibits at the Craft Council’s Collect, the Han Collection, Leach Pottery Museum, Taipei International tea bowl exhibition, Paris’ Gallery art présent, the Paris tea festival and the Korean Craft Museum in Cheong Ju alongside UNESCO awarded master Moonjar maker, professor SEO Young Gi.