{"title":"Taiping Gong Kiln · 太平宮窯","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xiansu-reading\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xiansu-time-story\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"en\"\u003eAn old kiln carries the time of generations who have watched its fires. Stoking, tending, cooling and selecting cannot be reduced to a count of firing days. Choosing a kiln-fired work honours a making process that must be allowed its own time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBetween clay and fire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Dehua, Fujian, Taiping Gong Kiln traces its history to the Taiping Xingguo years of the Northern Song. Its hillside structure guides heat upwards. XIANSU's Taiping Gong Kiln series offers a different firing choice for our porcelain forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4943\/9672\/files\/xiansu-taiping-kiln-stoking-at-night.jpg?v=1791099448\" alt=\"夜裡向火口添柴 · A length of pine fed into the stoke hole after dark\" width=\"2200\" height=\"1238\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA firing watched together\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA long wood firing depends on a team tending fuel, heat and atmosphere. CCTV's Dehua programme describes seven or eight experienced kiln workers watching a firing continuously for approximately three days and nights. Continuous supervision is a team effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiring is followed by natural cooling, unloading and individual inspection. A three-day firing is not a three-day delivery promise. Kiln scheduling, production and delivery timing are confirmed when you inquire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4943\/9672\/files\/xiansu-taiping-kiln-loading-saggar.jpg?v=1791099449\" alt=\"瓷坯放入匣鉢 · Unfired porcelain set into a saggar before loading\" width=\"2200\" height=\"1238\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4943\/9672\/files\/xiansu-taiping-kiln-saggars-in-fire.jpg?v=1791099448\" alt=\"匣鉢在大火中燒 · Saggars glowing as the wood fire rises\" width=\"2200\" height=\"1238\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe additional firing cost\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs described by the XIANSU studio, large-scale wood firing requires fuel and sustained labour, and not every fired piece passes selection. The Taiping Gong Kiln firing option adds US$250 to standard versions; for the first ten Jin Mao Hou pieces personally made by Chen Liling, the premium is US$300. Please inquire about personalized, unpriced or unreleased pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJin Mao Hou's electric-kiln and Taiping Gong Kiln versions share one total edition of 99, including no. 00 retained by the house. The firing option does not create an additional edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact?subject=Taiping%20Gong%20Kiln%20enquiry#xiansu-enquiry\"\u003eInquire about kiln-fired pieces\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFire together\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtists, ceramic studios and makers worldwide are invited to inquire about shared firings and kiln-space reservations. Please include the dimensions, quantity, materials and firing requirements of your work so we can discuss suitability and arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmail us for news of the next firing, available kiln space, fees and delivery arrangements. Reservations are subject to individual confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact?subject=Taiping%20Gong%20Kiln%20%E2%80%94%20artist%20kiln-space%20enquiry#xiansu-enquiry\"\u003eArtist \u0026amp; kiln-space inquiries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eFiring arrangements vary by batch.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKiln record\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4943\/9672\/files\/xiansu-taiping-kiln-wrca-certificate.jpg?v=1791134182\" alt=\"世界紀錄認證 WRCA 證書：太平宮窯爲世界現存最古老的柴燒龍窯，2025 年 1 月 7 日，編號 WRC231227A\" width=\"1772\" height=\"2730\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHe Chaozong and Dehua white porcelain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA late-Ming Dehua Guanyin bearing a He Chaozong seal, recorded by Christie’s, offers another way to study this white-porcelain tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/dehua-white-porcelain-he-chaozong\"\u003eRead The Quiet of Dehua White Porcelain →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jin-mao-hou-censer-金毛犼香爐","title":"Jin Mao Hou Censer · 金毛犼香爐","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xiansu-reading\" data-xiansu-cultural-reading=\"20261023\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle data-xiansu-story-spacing=\"20261023\"\u003e\n[data-xiansu-cultural-reading=\"20261023\"] [data-xiansu-handmade]{margin-block-end:1.5em!important}\n[data-xiansu-cultural-reading=\"20261023\"] [data-xiansu-further-reading]{margin-block:2em!important;padding-block-start:1.4em;border-top:1px solid #e4e2dd}\n[data-xiansu-cultural-reading=\"20261023\"] [data-xiansu-further-reading] h3{margin:1.6em 0 .55em!important}\n[data-xiansu-cultural-reading=\"20261023\"] [data-xiansu-further-reading] h3:first-child{margin-top:0!important}\n[data-xiansu-cultural-reading=\"20261023\"] [data-xiansu-further-reading] p{margin:0 0 1.3em!important;text-align:left;text-indent:0}\n[data-xiansu-cultural-reading=\"20261023\"] [data-xiansu-further-reading] p:last-child{margin-bottom:0!important}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-stock-dispatch=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn-stock dispatch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn-stock version: estimated dispatch within 20–30 days after ordering. Presentation boxes are still in production; transit time is additional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-glaze=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSurface \u0026amp; glaze\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDehua white porcelain finished with an antique-style glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-xiansu-c01-films=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\nmain:has([data-xiansu-c01-films=\"20261022\"]) .xiansu-product-films,\nmain:has([data-xiansu-c01-films=\"20261022\"]) .xiansu-craft-film,\nmain:has([data-xiansu-c01-films=\"20261022\"]) [id$=\"__xiansu_craft_film\"]{display:none!important}\n[data-xiansu-c01-films]{margin:26px 0 34px;padding:24px 0;border-block:1px solid #e4e2dd}\n[data-xiansu-c01-films] h3{font-size:20px;font-weight:400;line-height:1.4;margin:0 0 20px}\n.xiansu-c01-inline-films{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px;align-items:start}\n.xiansu-c01-inline-films figure{margin:0!important;min-width:0}\n.xiansu-c01-inline-films video{display:block;width:100%!important;height:auto!important;aspect-ratio:16\/9;max-height:250px;object-fit:contain;background:#111}\n.xiansu-c01-inline-films figcaption{font-size:11px;line-height:1.6;margin-top:10px;color:#77736e}\n@media(max-width:749px){.xiansu-c01-inline-films{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px}.xiansu-c01-inline-films video{max-height:260px}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe work and its making\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xiansu-c01-inline-films\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cvideo controls playsinline preload=\"none\" poster=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4943\/9672\/files\/preview_images\/0258917dd57f4f3b89250a5ed0bbddd9.thumbnail.0000000000.jpg?v=1792274123\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/vp\/0258917dd57f4f3b89250a5ed0bbddd9\/0258917dd57f4f3b89250a5ed0bbddd9.HD-1080p-7.2Mbps-97995878.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eJin Mao Hou · Dongguan Bridge\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cvideo controls playsinline preload=\"none\" poster=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4943\/9672\/files\/preview_images\/d229f3a4f7794cb8bc83afb3528e964f.thumbnail.0000000000.jpg?v=1790008953\" aria-label=\"Shaping the mane\"\u003e\n    \u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/vp\/d229f3a4f7794cb8bc83afb3528e964f\/d229f3a4f7794cb8bc83afb3528e964f.HD-1080p-7.2Mbps-95088749.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/vp\/d229f3a4f7794cb8bc83afb3528e964f\/d229f3a4f7794cb8bc83afb3528e964f.HD-1080p-7.2Mbps-95088749.mp4\"\u003eWatch the craft film\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eShaping the mane\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-first-ten=\"20261017\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFirst 10 personally made by \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chen-liling\"\u003eChen Liling\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first 10 Jin Mao Hou censers are personally made by \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chen-liling\"\u003eChen Liling\u003c\/a\u003e: US$3,880 for electric-kiln firing or US$4,180 for Taiping Gong Kiln wood firing (a US$300 premium). These 10 pieces are excluded from early-bird pricing and discounts. They form part of the existing worldwide edition of 99, not an additional edition. Two electric-kiln pieces personally made by Chen Liling are in stock. Individual numbering is confirmed with each order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard version: electric kiln US$2,880; Taiping Gong Kiln wood firing US$3,130 (a US$250 premium). All making and firing versions share the same edition of 99, including the retained no. 00.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection data-xiansu-handmade=\"20261005\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHandmade variations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is handmade. Slight variations in dimensions and weight between individual pieces are normal. Listed measurements are sample reference values.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cp\u003eNumbered C01-99-01 to C01-99-98 on the base (no. 00 is retained by the house), each with a collector's certificate matching the base mark. Pre-orders are accepted; delivery follows inspection and batch scheduling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jin Mao Hou (“golden-maned hou”) is a lion-like creature of Chinese mythology and the mount of Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, in Ming literature and religious art. Chapter 71 of Journey to the West explicitly identifies it as her mount. XIANSU draws on this cultural image to express wishes for protection, peace, prosperity and good fortune.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe censer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXIANSU's censer takes the Jin Mao Hou as its form, in Dehua white porcelain — the famed blanc de Chine. It is cast from an original model by \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chen-liling\"\u003eChen Liling\u003c\/a\u003e, Fujian Provincial Master of Arts and Crafts, produced under her supervision and hand-finished. As incense burns, smoke rises slowly from the beast's mouth, like a quiet call skyward. The ancients believed rising incense carried their thoughts to heaven; we offer it as a way to return time to yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLimited edition of 99\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach censer bears a unique hand-inscribed number on its base (C01-99-00 through C01-99-98) with the XIANSU seal and the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chen-liling\"\u003eChen Liling\u003c\/a\u003e studio seal, and comes with a certificate of collection matching the base number exactly. No. 00 is permanently retained in the brand archive; the public edition begins at No. 01.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaking and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose electric-kiln or Taiping Gong Kiln wood firing. Mold-cast and finished by hand, with each piece individually inspected. Both firing methods share one global edition of 99, including the retained no. 00; there is no separate edition of 99 for each method. Production and delivery are arranged in batches; dispatch timing is confirmed according to the completion status of the ordered piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.6 × 3.6 × 5.3 in · 19.2 × 9.1 × 13.4 cm — length × width × height, measured by hand at the widest points. Each piece is hand-finished, so measurements vary slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe living censer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite porcelain remembers every fire — the richer the resin and the finer the wood, the deeper the patina. This is not a stain; it is a patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-pad=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUse with the supplied pad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the supplied fire-resistant pad inside the censer before use, then position the incense securely on it. Allow the incense, pad and censer to cool completely before handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the piece to cool fully. Remove ash with a soft brush or cloth. Where suitable for the glazed finish, clean incense-oil residue with a little mild dish soap and a soft cloth, rinse and dry promptly; do not soak. Avoid impact, abrasive cleaners and thermal shock. Burn incense on a stable, heat-resistant surface with ventilation, and never leave it unattended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNote\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is hand-finished; slight variations in form and glaze are the mark of the maker's hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-specs=\"20261005\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWeight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate piece weight: 750.7 g, excluding outer packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-further-reading=\"20261023\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFurther reading: the mount of Guanyin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zh.wikisource.org\/zh-hant\/%E8%A5%BF%E9%81%8A%E8%A8%98\/%E7%AC%AC071%E5%9B%9E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003echapter 71 of Journey to the West\u003c\/a\u003e (Ming dynasty; Chinese text), Guanyin identifies the creature known as Sai Taisui as her golden-haired hou and takes it back with her. This is a direct literary source for its identity as her mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chnmus.net\/ch\/collection\/appraise\/details.html?id=512157960261270289\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHenan Museum’s Thousand-Buddha Hall stele\u003c\/a\u003e (1534; Chinese commentary) depicts Manjushri on a lion, Samantabhadra on an elephant and Guanyin on a golden-haired hou, providing a surviving historical example of the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"xiansu-preorder-terms\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePre-order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-xiansu-payment=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayment: 100% at checkout.\u003c\/strong\u003e Made-to-order purchases are paid in full when you place the order; this is not a deposit. Production and dispatch follow the lead time stated for the selected version. If we cannot dispatch within the stated time, we will contact you with a revised date and the choice to accept the delay or cancel the unshipped order for a full refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release accepts up to 20 reservations in the electric-kiln made-to-order version of this model. Order availability represents reservation capacity, separate from the in-stock pieces shown beside the purchase button. Electric-kiln porcelain production generally takes 20–30 days after payment, excluding transit; special kiln schedules are confirmed separately. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Refunds\u003c\/a\u003e policies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited edition: 99 pieces globally across all versions; this release allocation does not increase the edition size. Limited-edition pieces are final sale except as stated in our Returns \u0026amp; Refunds Policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaiping Gong Kiln wood-fired editions are available by inquiry only. Electric-kiln editions accept paid made-to-order purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"XIANSU","offers":[{"title":"陳麗玲親製·前10隻 \/ 電窯 | First 10 · Electric","offer_id":54412532744376,"sku":"C-01-A10","price":3880.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"普通版 · 電窯 | Standard · Electric","offer_id":53620751892664,"sku":"C-01","price":2880.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"普通版 · 太平宮窯柴燒 | Standard · Taiping wood","offer_id":54412496666808,"sku":"C-01-TP","price":3130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"陳麗玲親製·前10隻 \/ 太平宮窯柴燒 | First 10 · Taiping wood","offer_id":54412532777144,"sku":"C-01-A10-TP","price":4180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4943\/9672\/files\/xiansu-c01-jinmaohou-grey-0915-00465-2048x2048.jpg?v=1793203619"},{"product_id":"wu-wei-censer-無爲香爐","title":"Wu Wei Censer · 無爲香爐","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xiansu-reading\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-stock-dispatch=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn-stock dispatch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn-stock version: estimated dispatch within 10–14 days after ordering. Presentation boxes are still in production; transit time is additional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-glaze=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSurface \u0026amp; glaze\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDehua white porcelain finished with an antique-style glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-xiansu-handmade=\"20261005\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVariations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlight variations in dimensions and weight between individual pieces are normal. Listed measurements are sample reference values.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection data-xiansu-specs=\"20261006\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWeight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate piece weight: 255.8 g, excluding outer packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Song scholar's censer form, faithfully revived. The three-legged zun — modeled on Han-dynasty bronze vessels — was among the most treasured censer shapes of the Song dynasty; the Ru-kiln tripod zun censer remains one of the rarest porcelains in existence. XIANSU's rendition is made in Dehua blanc de Chine by \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chen-gong\"\u003eChen Gong\u003c\/a\u003e, then finished and fired in Dehua.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWu Wei — \"effortless action\" — comes from the Tao Te Ching: act without striving, and nothing is left undone. Three feet, one bowl, nothing to adjust: set the incense down and let it burn. An everyday censer for a daily half hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 3.5 in in diameter and 2.1 in high (Ø9 × H5.3 cm). These are sample reference measurements; hand finishing and firing produce slight variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOpen edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn open-edition everyday piece — no numbering, stamped with the XIANSU seal and the studio seal. Fired in master kilns in Dehua.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXIANSU incense cakes — Jin Shu and Jing Du. Use with the supplied fire-resistant pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe living censer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite porcelain remembers every fire — amber patina deepens with use. This is not a stain; it is a patina. Like a well-loved teapot, it only grows more beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-pad=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUse with the supplied pad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the supplied fire-resistant pad inside the censer before use, then position the incense securely on it. Allow the incense, pad and censer to cool completely before handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the piece to cool fully. Remove ash with a soft brush or cloth. Where suitable for the glazed finish, clean incense-oil residue with a little mild dish soap and a soft cloth, rinse and dry promptly; do not soak. Avoid impact, abrasive cleaners and thermal shock. Burn incense on a stable, heat-resistant surface with ventilation, and never leave it unattended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNote\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is hand-finished; slight variations in form and glaze are the mark of the maker's hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"xiansu-preorder-terms\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePre-order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-xiansu-payment=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayment: 100% at checkout.\u003c\/strong\u003e Made-to-order purchases are paid in full when you place the order; this is not a deposit. Production and dispatch follow the lead time stated for the selected version. If we cannot dispatch within the stated time, we will contact you with a revised date and the choice to accept the delay or cancel the unshipped order for a full refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release accepts up to 30 reservations in the electric-kiln made-to-order version of this model. Order availability represents reservation capacity, separate from the in-stock pieces shown beside the purchase button. Electric-kiln porcelain production generally takes 20–25 days after payment, excluding transit; special kiln schedules are confirmed separately. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Refunds\u003c\/a\u003e policies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaiping Gong Kiln wood-fired editions are available by inquiry only. Electric-kiln editions accept paid made-to-order purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"XIANSU","offers":[{"title":"電窯 · Electric kiln","offer_id":53865856762040,"sku":"C-04","price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"太平宮窯柴燒 · Taiping wood firing","offer_id":54412495651000,"sku":"C-04-TP","price":730.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"電窯預訂製作 · Electric made to order","offer_id":54483324928184,"sku":"C-04-PRE","price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4943\/9672\/files\/xiansu-c04-wuwei-grey-0909-0141-2048x2048.jpg?v=1793201861"},{"product_id":"xiang-jiao-censer-香焦臥香爐","title":"Xiang Jiao Censer · 香焦臥香爐","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xiansu-reading\" data-xiansu-cultural-reading=\"20261023\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle data-xiansu-story-spacing=\"20261023\"\u003e\n[data-xiansu-cultural-reading=\"20261023\"] [data-xiansu-handmade]{margin-block-end:1.5em!important}\n[data-xiansu-cultural-reading=\"20261023\"] [data-xiansu-further-reading]{margin-block:2em!important;padding-block-start:1.4em;border-top:1px solid #e4e2dd}\n[data-xiansu-cultural-reading=\"20261023\"] [data-xiansu-further-reading] h3{margin:1.6em 0 .55em!important}\n[data-xiansu-cultural-reading=\"20261023\"] [data-xiansu-further-reading] h3:first-child{margin-top:0!important}\n[data-xiansu-cultural-reading=\"20261023\"] [data-xiansu-further-reading] p{margin:0 0 1.3em!important;text-align:left;text-indent:0}\n[data-xiansu-cultural-reading=\"20261023\"] [data-xiansu-further-reading] p:last-child{margin-bottom:0!important}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-stock-dispatch=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn-stock dispatch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn-stock version: estimated dispatch within 20–30 days after ordering. Presentation boxes are still in production; transit time is additional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-glaze=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSurface \u0026amp; glaze\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDehua white porcelain finished with an antique-style glaze; the stem tip is glazed black.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-xiansu-handmade=\"20261005\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHandmade variations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is handmade. Slight variations in dimensions and weight between individual pieces are normal. Listed measurements are sample reference values.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA banana, eaten. The peel split lengthwise and folded back; the hollow where the fruit was becomes a shallow trough. A stick of incense lies flat on a fire-resistant pad inside and burns down to ash within the peel. Dehua white porcelain — blanc de Chine — in antique-style glaze, the stem tip glazed black.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXiang Jiao sounds exactly like \"banana\" in Chinese, but the second character is not the one for the fruit — it is 焦, \"scorched\": the stick burns, the banana turns to 焦. A pun in Chinese, a small joke in porcelain. Created by XIANSU; made at the Chen Family Porcelain Studio under the supervision of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chen-liling\"\u003eChen Liling\u003c\/a\u003e, Fujian Provincial Master of Arts and Crafts, through mold casting and hand finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA wish for prosperity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBananas are familiar fruit offerings on Chinese household altars. In Southern Min-speaking communities, their name lends itself to a play on the word for “inviting”, expressing wishes to welcome prosperity and good fortune. Xiang Jiao carries that familiar blessing into an everyday porcelain object, with a quiet wish for a life of abundance and ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOpen edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn open-edition everyday piece — no numbering, base stamped with the XIANSU seal and the studio seal. Fits standard 21 cm incense sticks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13.4 × 4.2 × 5.1 in · 34.1 × 10.7 × 13 cm — length × width × height, measured by hand at the widest points. The longest piece in the collection; each is hand-finished, so measurements vary slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLay a stick flat on the fire-resistant pad inside the trough and light one end; the peel catches the ash. Dust off the pad to reuse, no washing needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe living censer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite porcelain remembers every fire — amber patina deepens with use. This is not a stain; it is a patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNote\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is hand-finished; slight variations in form and glaze are the mark of the maker's hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-specs=\"20261005\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWeight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate piece weight: 878 g, excluding outer packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xiansu-preorder-terms\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePre-order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-xiansu-payment=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayment: 100% at checkout.\u003c\/strong\u003e Made-to-order purchases are paid in full when you place the order; this is not a deposit. Production and dispatch follow the lead time stated for the selected version. If we cannot dispatch within the stated time, we will contact you with a revised date and the choice to accept the delay or cancel the unshipped order for a full refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release accepts up to 30 reservations in the electric-kiln made-to-order version of this model. Order availability represents reservation capacity, separate from the in-stock pieces shown beside the purchase button. Electric-kiln porcelain production generally takes 20–25 days after payment, excluding transit; special kiln schedules are confirmed separately. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Refunds\u003c\/a\u003e policies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaiping Gong Kiln wood-fired editions are available by inquiry only. Electric-kiln editions accept paid made-to-order purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-pad=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUse with the supplied pad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the supplied fire-resistant pad inside the censer before use, then position the incense securely on it. Allow the incense, pad and censer to cool completely before handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"XIANSU","offers":[{"title":"電窯 · Electric kiln","offer_id":54043672445112,"sku":"C-03","price":880.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"太平宮窯柴燒 · Taiping wood firing","offer_id":54412496928952,"sku":"C-03-TP","price":1130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"電窯預訂製作 · Electric made to order","offer_id":54483327025336,"sku":"C-03-PRE","price":880.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4943\/9672\/files\/xiansu-c03-xiangjiao-grey-0909-0123-2048x2048.jpg?v=1793201861"},{"product_id":"xiao-man-censer-小滿香爐","title":"Xiao Man Censer · 小滿香爐","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xiansu-reading\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-stock-dispatch=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn-stock dispatch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn-stock version: estimated dispatch within 20–30 days after ordering. Presentation boxes are still in production; transit time is additional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-glaze=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSurface \u0026amp; glaze\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnglazed Dehua white porcelain, with a matte bisque surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-xiansu-handmade=\"20261005\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHand-finished variations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is cast from a mold and finished by hand. Slight variations in dimensions and weight between individual pieces are normal. Listed measurements are sample reference values.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eXiao Man Censer — Twin Lion-Ear Tripod Zun Censer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe old calendar has a Lesser Fullness, but no Greater Fullness.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Fill a vessel to the brim and it were better to have stopped in time.\" — Tao Te Ching, ch. 9\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXiao Man — \"Lesser Fullness\" — is the eighth of the twenty-four solar terms, the moment the grain has filled out but is not yet ripe. Lesser Heat has its Greater Heat, Lesser Snow its Greater Snow, Lesser Cold its Greater Cold; Lesser Fullness stands alone, with no Greater Fullness after it. The old calendar stopped short on purpose. The moon wanes once it is round, water spills once it is level, a vessel tips once it is filled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis censer keeps the same measure. Two lion ears keep watch on either side; the hollow cylinder holds only the incense — and it is the space left over that the smoke travels through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body takes the Song-dynasty \u003cem\u003ezun\u003c\/em\u003e form — the straight drum, bowstring ridges and three feet borrowed from Han bronze wine vessels, one of the censer shapes most prized on a Song scholar's desk, from Ru to Longquan ware. The lion ears belong to a later memory: the ear types of Ming Xuande censers. Two lineages, rewritten as one object in Dehua Blanc de Chine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade at the Chen Family Porcelain Studio in Dehua, Fujian, under the supervision of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chen-gong\"\u003eChen Gong\u003c\/a\u003e. Each piece is cast from a mold, then trimmed and finished by hand, then fired and inspected. \u003cstrong\u003eThis piece is left unglazed\u003c\/strong\u003e, retaining its matte bisque surface. Hand finishing and firing bring subtle variations to each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.4 × 5.1 × 4.5 in · 16.3 × 12.9 × 11.5 cm — length (across the lion ears) × width × height, measured by hand on a sample at the widest points; mold-cast and hand-finished, with slight variations between pieces · Dehua white porcelain, \u003cstrong\u003eunglazed, matte bisque finish\u003c\/strong\u003e · unnumbered; base stamped with the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chen-gong\"\u003eChen Gong\u003c\/a\u003e seal and the XIANSU brand seal.\u003cbr\u003eFor incense sticks and incense cakes (with the supplied fire-resistant pad).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare — please read this first for the unglazed body\u003c\/strong\u003e: bisque is porous. It will take up oil from your hands and smoke from the incense, and deepen in tone over the years — that is how this piece is meant to age, not a flaw. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not use detergent of any kind and do not immerse it in water\u003c\/strong\u003e; wipe gently with a dry, soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse and storage: place on a stable, heat-resistant surface; never leave burning incense unattended. Avoid sudden changes in temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-specs=\"20261005\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWeight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate piece weight: 924 g, excluding outer packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"xiansu-preorder-terms\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePre-order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-xiansu-payment=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayment: 100% at checkout.\u003c\/strong\u003e Made-to-order purchases are paid in full when you place the order; this is not a deposit. Production and dispatch follow the lead time stated for the selected version. If we cannot dispatch within the stated time, we will contact you with a revised date and the choice to accept the delay or cancel the unshipped order for a full refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release accepts up to 30 reservations in the electric-kiln made-to-order version of this model. Order availability represents reservation capacity, separate from the in-stock pieces shown beside the purchase button. Electric-kiln porcelain production generally takes 20–25 days after payment, excluding transit; special kiln schedules are confirmed separately. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Refunds\u003c\/a\u003e policies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaiping Gong Kiln wood-fired editions are available by inquiry only. Electric-kiln editions accept paid made-to-order purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-pad=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUse with the supplied pad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the supplied fire-resistant pad inside the censer before use, then position the incense securely on it. Allow the incense, pad and censer to cool completely before handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"XIANSU","offers":[{"title":"電窯 · Electric kiln","offer_id":54095630237880,"sku":"C-06","price":1280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"太平宮窯柴燒 · Taiping wood firing","offer_id":54412497125560,"sku":"C-06-TP","price":1530.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"電窯預訂製作 · Electric made to order","offer_id":54483327090872,"sku":"C-06-PRE","price":1280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4943\/9672\/files\/xiansu-c06-xiaoman-grey-0909-0134-2048x2048.jpg?v=1792776529"},{"product_id":"ruo-shui-censer-若水香爐","title":"Ruo Shui Censer · 若水香爐","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xiansu-reading\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-stock-dispatch=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn-stock dispatch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn-stock version: estimated dispatch within 20–30 days after ordering. Presentation boxes are still in production; transit time is additional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-glaze=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSurface \u0026amp; glaze\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDehua white porcelain finished with an antique-style glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-xiansu-handmade=\"20261005\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHand-finished variations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is cast from a mold and finished by hand. Slight variations in dimensions and weight between individual pieces are normal. Listed measurements are sample reference values.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRuo Shui Censer — Twin Lion-Ear Gui Censer with Chi-Dragons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The highest good is like water.\" — Tao Te Ching, ch. 8\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChi\u003c\/em\u003e are the dragons of water. They circle the belly of this censer in raised relief, their lines rising and falling like waves; two lion ears hold the current still. The body is a \u003cem\u003egui\u003c\/em\u003e form — flared mouth, swelling belly, ring foot — in the tradition of late-Ming and early-Qing archaistic censers from Dehua, where the gui shape, the lion-head ear and the applied chi-dragon each took root four centuries ago. Here they meet in one vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade at the Chen Family Porcelain Studio in Dehua, Fujian, under the supervision of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chen-gong\"\u003eChen Gong\u003c\/a\u003e. Each piece is cast from a mold, then trimmed and finished by hand, with careful attention to the dragon relief and lion ears, then glazed, fired and inspected. Subtle variations reflect the finishing and firing of each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.5 × 5.7 × 3.5 in · 16.4 × 14.4 × 9 cm — length (across the lion ears) × width × height, measured by hand on a sample at the widest points; mold-cast and hand-finished, with slight variations between pieces · Dehua white porcelain, antique-style glaze · unnumbered; base stamped with the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chen-gong\"\u003eChen Gong\u003c\/a\u003e seal and the XIANSU brand seal.\u003cbr\u003eFor incense sticks and incense cakes (with the supplied fire-resistant pad).\u003cbr\u003ePlace on a stable, heat-resistant surface; never leave burning incense unattended. Avoid sudden changes in temperature; wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-specs=\"20261005\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWeight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate piece weight: 717.6 g, excluding outer packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"xiansu-preorder-terms\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePre-order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-xiansu-payment=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayment: 100% at checkout.\u003c\/strong\u003e Made-to-order purchases are paid in full when you place the order; this is not a deposit. Production and dispatch follow the lead time stated for the selected version. If we cannot dispatch within the stated time, we will contact you with a revised date and the choice to accept the delay or cancel the unshipped order for a full refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release accepts up to 30 reservations in the electric-kiln made-to-order version of this model. Order availability represents reservation capacity, separate from the in-stock pieces shown beside the purchase button. Electric-kiln porcelain production generally takes 20–25 days after payment, excluding transit; special kiln schedules are confirmed separately. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Refunds\u003c\/a\u003e policies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaiping Gong Kiln wood-fired editions are available by inquiry only. Electric-kiln editions accept paid made-to-order purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-pad=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUse with the supplied pad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the supplied fire-resistant pad inside the censer before use, then position the incense securely on it. Allow the incense, pad and censer to cool completely before handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"XIANSU","offers":[{"title":"電窯 · Electric kiln","offer_id":54095630565560,"sku":"C-07","price":1480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"太平宮窯柴燒 · Taiping wood firing","offer_id":54412497191096,"sku":"C-07-TP","price":1730.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"電窯預訂製作 · Electric made to order","offer_id":54483327189176,"sku":"C-07-PRE","price":1480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4943\/9672\/files\/xiansu-c07-ruoshui-grey-0909-0210-2048x2048.jpg?v=1792776529"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4943\/9672\/collections\/xiansu-taiping-kiln-saggars-in-fire.jpg?v=1791099503","url":"https:\/\/www.byxiansu.com\/collections\/taiping-gong-kiln.oembed","provider":"見素 XIANSU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}