{"product_id":"porcelain-teabowl-11-by-michel-francois","title":"Porcelain Teabowl (11) by Michel François","description":"\u003cp\u003ePorcelain Teabowl (11) by Michel François\u003cbr\u003eHand Thrown in Cornwall\u003cbr\u003eApproximate measurements: 3.5cm H x 6cm ø 40ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe present a small number of teabowls from Michel’s personal collection to enrich your tea drinking experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small gently rising form with foot, clear glazed reflecting the pure white porcelain with a smooth feel and soft shine. Elegant form with a balanced weight and proportion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach handmade and unique, therefore slight variations in shape, size will occur. Handwash recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichel 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The House of Hope and Mercy in the Jungle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58233512264067,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8639\/7654\/files\/comingsoon.jpg?v=1762873297","url":"https:\/\/www.thehouseofhopeandmercyinthejungle.co.uk\/products\/porcelain-teabowl-11-by-michel-francois","provider":"The House of Hope and Mercy in the Jungle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}