{"title":"XIANSU Originals · 見素原創","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xiansu-reading\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"xiansu-time-story\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"en\"\u003eXIANSU Originals begin with everyday forms, classical poetry and small observations of life. Design offers a new way of seeing; craft gives it a form you can hold. We hope to make works worth returning to, and living with, over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal designs by XIANSU, expressed through porcelain and silk. Familiar forms, classical poetry, and painting find a place in everyday objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eXiang Jiao\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Xiang Jiao Censer is an original XIANSU design, produced in collaboration with the Chen Family Porcelain Studio in Dehua. Its banana-peel form holds a stick of incense; its name pairs 香, fragrance, with 焦, scorched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePoetry on Silk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXIANSU’s original silk scarf designs continue the Jin Shu poetry-and-painting series through selected pairings and textile arrangements. Wang Bo’s \u003cem\u003eSeeing Off Du Shaofu to His Post in Shuzhou\u003c\/em\u003e meets Qiu Ying’s \u003cem\u003eParting at Xunyang\u003c\/em\u003e; Li Qingzhao’s \u003cem\u003eZui Hua Yin\u003c\/em\u003e meets Zhu Shaozong’s painting of chrysanthemums and butterflies. The poems and paintings retain their original authorship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"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. 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An original XIANSU porcelain plaque for your home, studio, or a meaningful gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePre-order price\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUS$128 · Electric-kiln edition · SKU BRAND-NP-S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions and finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 × 5 × 1.5 cm (length × width × thickness). Dehua white porcelain with an antique-style glaze. Hand finishing and firing shrinkage may cause slight variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePersonalization limit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 4 Chinese characters or 12 English characters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaces and punctuation count. For mixed-language wording, logos or longer wording, please inquire before ordering; final layout is approved in the online designer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a small-plaque order up to US$200, air-parcel delivery is US$25 or sea plus ground delivery is US$30 within the contiguous United States. Qualifying U.S. pre-orders over US$200 receive complimentary air delivery; the available rate is shown at checkout. Applicable sales tax is additional. Other destinations are by inquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter dispatch, sea freight plus ground delivery typically takes about 25–40 days; air delivery typically takes about 1–2 weeks. These estimates exclude production, customs and carrier delays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProof approval and production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnter your wording, choose a lettering glaze and approve the image in the online designer before adding to cart. The approved image is saved with your order for production. Standard electric-kiln production typically takes 20–25 days after approval; the schedule is confirmed before making. Production time is additional to shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull payment (100%) is collected at checkout; this is not a deposit. If we cannot dispatch within the agreed 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\u003ch3\u003eOther designs and kiln editions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor authorised logos, complex artwork or hand carving, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact?subject=Porcelain%20nameplate%20design%20enquiry#xiansu-enquiry\"\u003esend a design inquiry\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering. Feasibility and any separate quotation must be confirmed first. Taiping Gong Kiln wood-fired editions are by inquiry; these electric-kiln prices do not apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersonalized pieces follow the conditions in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/returns-refunds\"\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Refunds Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/custom-nameplate\"\u003eView both plaque sizes →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"見素 XIANSU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54487602004152,"sku":"BRAND-NP-S","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4943\/9672\/files\/xiansu-brand-plaque-grey-0915-00648-2048x2048.jpg?v=1792307600"},{"product_id":"large-custom-porcelain-nameplate","title":"Large Custom Porcelain Nameplate · 大號訂製瓷牌","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xiansu-reading\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA name, a place, or a few words to keep. An original XIANSU porcelain plaque for your home, studio, or a meaningful gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePre-order price\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUS$228 · Electric-kiln edition · SKU BRAND-NP-L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions and finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 × 10 × 1.5 cm (length × width × thickness). Dehua white porcelain with an antique-style glaze. Hand finishing and firing shrinkage may cause slight variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePersonalization limit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 8 Chinese characters or 24 English characters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaces and punctuation count. For mixed-language wording, logos or longer wording, please inquire before ordering; final layout is approved in the online designer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pre-order is over US$200 and includes complimentary air delivery within the contiguous United States. Applicable sales tax is additional. Other destinations are by inquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter dispatch, complimentary air delivery typically takes 1–2 weeks. Production time is additional; customs and carrier delays may affect transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProof approval and production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnter your wording, choose a lettering glaze and approve the image in the online designer before adding to cart. The approved image is saved with your order for production. Standard electric-kiln production typically takes 20–25 days after approval; the schedule is confirmed before making. Production time is additional to shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull payment (100%) is collected at checkout; this is not a deposit. If we cannot dispatch within the agreed 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\u003ch3\u003eOther designs and kiln editions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor authorised logos, complex artwork or hand carving, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact?subject=Porcelain%20nameplate%20design%20enquiry#xiansu-enquiry\"\u003esend a design inquiry\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering. Feasibility and any separate quotation must be confirmed first. Taiping Gong Kiln wood-fired editions are by inquiry; these electric-kiln prices do not apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersonalized pieces follow the conditions in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/returns-refunds\"\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Refunds Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/custom-nameplate\"\u003eView both plaque sizes →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"見素 XIANSU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54487602397368,"sku":"BRAND-NP-L","price":228.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4943\/9672\/files\/xiansu-brand-plaque-grey-0915-00630-2048x2048.jpg?v=1792307594"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.byxiansu.com\/collections\/xiansu-originals.oembed","provider":"見素 XIANSU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}