Technical Specifications

• Style: Gong Deng (Palace Lantern – a classic vertical form inspired by traditional Chinese lanterns, featuring a high body and elegant, elongated lines).

• Material: Yuan Kuang Xiao Mei Yao Zhu Ni (Original Ore Red Clay), noted for its high iron content and high shrinkage rate during firing.

• Dimensions: 11 cm (L) × 6.5 cm (W) × 7.2 cm (H).

• Capacity: 125 ml (Optimized for concentrated 1–2 person sessions).

• Provenance: Includes an artist-issued certificate of authenticity.

Description

The Gong Deng style is characterized by its elevated stature and architectural symmetry, which facilitates a consistent thermal gradient during the brewing process. The use of Xiao Mei Yao Zhu Ni provides a dense, non-porous finish after vitrification, making it highly effective at reflecting aromatics rather than absorbing them. This material's high shrinkage rate often produces "wrinkle" patterns on the surface, which are considered a technical identifier of the ore's authenticity. With a 125ml capacity, this vessel is designed for high-precision brewing, particularly for high-fragrance oolongs or young puerh where temperature stability is a variable for flavor extraction.