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This pair of bowls not only has the color but also the texture and feel of real jade. They are a fine example of the exquisite celadon work of Boonsant Photikanond who goes on to tell us about the intricacies of his methods representing a centuries-old Thai art. "...Celadon is a kind of high-fired stoneware where the glazed surface is lustrous. Celadon glazes have traditionally been highly prized and the earliest known was coined "pi-se," or "secret color." Celadon wares were admired for their resemblance to jade, and at their best, celadon glazes may have the look and feel of precious stone. The glazes have almost indescribable hues, ranging from a sea green through olive green, blue green, and yellow green to gray green. It takes me 25 days to make a single piece, and here is how I make my celadon: the clay is mixed and turned in the pug mill and the "cake" obtained is left covered for two nights. Next I let the cake dry at room temperature for about four hours, after which I cut and shape the objects into their specified shapes and leave them to dry again at room temperature for two weeks. After that, I polish them with sandpaper. I then fire them at degrees Celsius for about five hours. This process is called "biscuit" firing. Later I use sharp tools to remove unwanted particles - such as very fine iron and carbon pigment particles - by hand. It's a time-consuming process requiring a lot of concentration. If I miss any particles, they will appear on the surface of the celadon after the final firing. Then I dip the objects into the glaze. After the glaze has dried, I will work on each object to make sure that the glaze has a uniform thickness. Then I leave the object to dry at room temperature for four days before firing them at degrees Celsius for twelve hours. The final firing stage is considered the most important since the slightest error could change the color of all the objects. The process must be carried out strictly in accordance with established procedures. I leave the objects in the kiln for 16 hours and open it the next day. While opening the kiln's door, the characteristic sound of the celadon glaze cracking can be heard. Three to four hours later, I can pull the carrier out of the kiln and leave the objects to cool down at room temperature. I then control the quality of each piece and polish the bottom to make sure that it stands properly on the table. Only then I put them on the storage shelves." Free of lead and other toxins. Celadon ceramic is both dishwasher and oven-safe. Satisfaction Guaranteed -- Days for Returns