Celadon ceramic tea set, 'Trumpeting Elephants' (set for 4)

Revered icons in Thai culture, elephants are symbols of royal power, essential features of Buddhist art and architecture, and spiritual mentors. Thatsanee and Ramphan transform them into an exquisite tea set of celadon ceramic. The teapot features a rattan and bamboo handle; it is presented with four cups on a matching tray. Made of ko or rokfa wood ashes enriched with oxides, the glazes distinguish these traditional Thai ceramics. When the kiln is opened, the change of temperature causes the piece to contract, giving it the distinctive crackled appearance of true celadon.