Sage Tea Set, 2025

Nuokan Huang

wheel-thrown porcelain, glaze

1" Diameter x 0.5" H

*full sized tea cup not included - for scale reference only*

If you're looking for something cute and sophisticated, this tiny tea set is the one for you! Huang has invested great skill and craft into making this miniature tea set, accurately resembling life-size objects in their proportions, color, and design. The ombre color palette of jade greens beautifully complements the white accents around the plates and cups, appearing reflective and multidimensional. The curves of the teapot's body and the rigid lines of its handle creates a beautiful tension. A tea set this small and carefully made is sure to entertain and enchant anyone.

Artist Statement

I started making miniatures when I first moved to the United States. The limitation of studio access and the uncertainty of my personal future inspired me to make small-scale work. I was delighted to have found infinite possibilities and joy in creating tiny pots. My work has evolved from traditional functional forms into mini-landscapes. These landscapes form a personal space in which I am completely free to create and explore, escaping the chaos of daily life.

Artist Biography

I started making miniatures when I first moved to the United States. The limitation of studio access and the uncertainty of my personal future inspired me to make small-scale work. I was delighted to have found infinite possibilities and joy in creating tiny pots. My work has evolved from traditional functional forms into mini-landscapes. These landscapes form a personal space in which I am completely free to create and explore, escaping the chaos of daily life.

Born and raised in Shanghai, China. Graduated from Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute in 2010 and started working on ceramics full-time in 2014. My partner and I moved to the United States in 2018. Currently living in Brooklyn, NY.

Donated by the artist - Nuokan Huang

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