while slits in the lid allow disposal of rinse water

This particular pillar was revealed this year and sawn into discs to delight any collector's cabinet

We've long admired the work of Liu Shisan

if one has already been acquainted

foshou gaiwan black oolong_taiwan while slits in the lidThis impressive vessel in the houhin formspouted, but with a rim in lieu of a handledisplays excellent synergy, its material complementing its form beautifully. The dark, rough ceramic supports the pelican like spout, jutting in a fat pout, as it contrasts the goldenrod figure on its lid: a Buddha's hand citrus, as in other vessels of this series. The motif may reach its apex here, however, where the shape and material create a grounded, earthy feel,