The Wǔ Cup was designed by Tōsei for La Cabra as a tea cup that unites form and function. Its distinctive geometric form allows for effortless stacking. The five sides and five angles come together to form a functional vessel for drinking, while each side defines the form in balance.
Wŭ (五）is the number five in Chinese. It originally referred to the five elements in nature - wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. The upper and lower lines in the Chinese character “五” symbolize heaven and earth, which are connected by the flowing energy of yin and yang in our earthly world. Earthly beings are equipped with five senses - sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste. A harmonious tasting experience requires balancing the five flavors - sour, bitter, sweet, pungent, and salty - which respond to the five elements.
The Wild Clay Glaze is primarily made from natural red clay sourced from the west coast of Zealand in Denmark, personally discovered and developed by Tōsei in 2021. He transformed it into a glaze that showcases the unique character of the local Danish soil, and he has continued to apply it on a variety of clay bodies ever since. It remains a cornerstone of his collection and a testament to his connection with nature.
Dimensions: 7.5 cm H x 7.5 cm W. Capacity: 150 ml.
High fired Stoneware. Dishwasher safe and food safe.
The Wǔ Cup was designed by Tōsei for La Cabra as a tea cup that unites form and function. Its distinctive geometric form allows for effortless stacking. The five sides and five angles come together to form a functional vessel for drinking, while each side defines the form in balance.
Wŭ (五）is the number five in Chinese. It originally referred to the five elements in nature - wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. The upper and lower lines in the Chinese character “五” symbolize heaven and earth, which are connected by the flowing energy of yin and yang in our earthly world. Earthly beings are equipped with five senses - sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste. A harmonious tasting experience requires balancing the five flavors - sour, bitter, sweet, pungent, and salty - which respond to the five elements.
The Wild Clay Glaze is primarily made from natural red clay sourced from the west coast of Zealand in Denmark, personally discovered and developed by Tōsei in 2021. He transformed it into a glaze that showcases the unique character of the local Danish soil, and he has continued to apply it on a variety of clay bodies ever since. It remains a cornerstone of his collection and a testament to his connection with nature.
Dimensions: 7.5 cm H x 7.5 cm W. Capacity: 150 ml.
High fired Stoneware. Dishwasher safe and food safe.
