Porcelain Tenmoku Yunomi (18) by Michel François

Porcelain Tenmoku Yunomi (18) by Michel François
Hand Thrown in Cornwall
Approximate measurements: 10.5cm H x 7cm ø 325ml

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

A tall yunomi with nice form gently rounding toward the foot then tightening at the lip. Beautiful blending of tenmoku character, a base layer of tones reminiscent of persimmon kaki tones with an expressive, drippy layer of darker tones, blacks, light browns and sharp electric blues with a feathering appearance and soft shine. A highly visual piece with a decent 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.