Handcrafted by Dong Dan, CH, c. 2025
Each mug in this pair carries spontaneous yet deliberate brushwork that moves freely across its dark surface. The gestures, layered over Dong Dan’s signature black glaze between matte and gloss, evoke calligraphy in motion—an exploration of rhythm, control, and release. Balanced in curvature and weight, the form merges utility with quiet expression, transforming daily use into a meditative act.
Named for Xuan, a classical Chinese term signifying the profound, the unknowable, and the darkly luminous, the piece reflects Dong Dan’s interest in quiet spatial tension and subtle contrasts. A practitioner of Jizhou kiln techniques and glaze experimentation, he reinterprets Song Dynasty traditions through pared-back silhouettes and visual rhythm.
Sold as a set of 2.