Mooncake Paperweight | Iridescent

Mooncakes are small, round pastries traditionally enjoyed around the Mid-Autumn Festival in Chinese culture. Designed by Pewabic Marketing Manager Frances Ma, this tile is a tribute to her father, Hin-Long Ma, who would bring home the tasty treats to share with his family. The centerpiece of the Mooncake tile is the Wufu symbol, or the “five blessings,” which represents well-wishes for health, wealth, long life, love of virtue, and a peaceful death. As one of five brothers, this symbol held special significance to Hin-Long. 

Frances says, “For me, food was the primary bridge to my Chinese heritage. I hope people connect with this design, regardless of their cultural background. After all, food and art are meant to be shared!”

Iridescent Glaze

Many consider the Iridescent glaze to be Pewabic's most important contribution to ceramic art. Through trial, error, and sheer persistence, Mary Chase Perry Stratton developed her first successful Iridescent glaze in 1906. Establishing the formula and stabilizing the firing process took another three years. Today our Iridescent pieces are fired somewhat similarly, though with safer materials. It requires a third firing and a process called fuming, when vegetable oil is injected into the kiln to create the extraordinary one-of-a-kind effects.

• 3.75” x 3.75”
• Handcrafted in Detroit
• Individually hand-pressed and glazed by Pewabic artisans
• Pewabic logo stamped on back
• Slight variations in glaze and firing results ensure each handcrafted Pewabic piece is one of a kind
• In Blush Iridescent
• Also available in Standard Glaze and Two Tone options.