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$31.99This sliver-trimmed Gaiwan exemplifies the beauty of traditional Chinese teaware, characterized by its elegant design and intricate detailing.
Features:
- Porcelain Body: The Gaiwan is crafted from high-quality porcelain, ensuring a smooth, refined surface that enhances the tea-drinking experience. The porcelain’s delicate nature adds an air of sophistication.
- Hand-Painted Design: The Gaiwan features a hand-painted Chinese orchid motif, rendered in soft, natural hues. This artwork brings a sense of natural beauty and tranquility, capturing the essence of traditional Chinese aesthetics.
- Silver Trim: The rim of the Gaiwan is accented with a fine silver trim, adding a touch of elegance and refinement. This detail enhances the visual appeal and highlights the meticulous craftsmanship.
- Minimalist Elegance: The simple yet graceful design reflects minimalist aesthetics, making this Gaiwan suitable for both traditional and contemporary tea settings. Its understated elegance ensures it blends seamlessly into any decor.
This Gaiwan is perfect for those who appreciate the art of tea-making and the beauty of traditional craftsmanship. Whether used for personal enjoyment or shared during tea gatherings, it enhances the tea experience, combining function with artistic elegance.
- $13.99
This tiny teacup is a testament to traditional artistry and meticulous attention to detail. The porcelain body ensures a refined tea-drinking experience, allowing the true flavours and aromas of your tea to shine through.
The hand-painted Chinese orchid pattern brings a sense of natural beauty and tranquillity, while the silver trim adds a touch of sophistication. This teacup’s minimalist design makes it a perfect fit for both traditional and contemporary tea settings.
Features:
- Porcelain Body: Made from high-quality porcelain, this teacup is both sturdy and durable, providing a smooth and refined touch.
- Chinese Orchid Design: The teacup features a beautiful hand-painted Chinese orchid pattern in soft, natural hues, adding a touch of serenity and elegance to your tea-drinking experience.
- Silver Trim: The rim of the teacup is elegantly finished with a silver trim, enhancing its visual appeal and adding a sophisticated touch.
- Minimalist Elegance: The simple yet graceful design reflects a minimalist aesthetic, making this teacup a versatile addition to any tea set or decor.
It is ideal for everyday use or special occasions; this tiny teacup is perfect for enjoying your favorite teas. Its elegant appearance and high-quality craftsmanship make it a beautiful addition to any tea collection.
Whether you are enjoying a peaceful moment alone or hosting a tea gathering with friends, it will elevate your tea experience, combining the best of traditional craftsmanship and modern elegance.
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New$129.99
The MO Dudu Glass Teapot is inspired by childhood memories of 1980s water jugs. Its round, full-bodied form is crafted from hand-blown opalized glass, exuding a soft and warm texture. The teapot is adorned with playful colored dots, reminiscent of the adorable patterns found on Malayan tapirs in childhood imagery. The color palette follows the classic yellow-green scheme of Tang Sancai ceramics, blending a nostalgic aesthetic with a touch of whimsy.
Design Highlights
- Borosilicate Heat-Resistant Glass: Withstands temperature fluctuations, making it safe and durable for brewing tea or boiling water.
- Handcrafted Color Dots: The teapot is decorated with yellow and green dots, creating a warm and visually layered design.
- Perfectly Balanced Proportions: The handle is proportionally aligned with the teapot body, ensuring stability and precise control during pouring.
- Secure and Ergonomic Handle: The gracefully curved handle is sturdy, non-slip, and remains cool to the touch for a comfortable grip.
- Curved Spout Design: The downward-bent spout allows for precise water flow, ensuring a clean, drip-free pour.
- Anti-Slip Lid: Thoughtfully designed to prevent accidental detachment when pouring, adding to user convenience.
Usage Precautions
- Avoid impact or prolonged dry heating to extend its lifespan.
- Do not use sharp or abrasive materials to clean the surface or interior to maintain its smooth finish.
The MO Dudu Glass Teapot seamlessly blends nostalgic childhood charm with contemporary craftsmanship. Beyond its practicality as a tea-brewing vessel, it also serves as a unique artistic piece, adding a lively and elegant touch to any tea session.
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New$456.99
This hand-painted daylily teapot with silver-rimmed spout is crafted from traditional Jingdezhen porcelain. The exterior is adorned with elegant daylily motifs, delicately rendered with soft and natural brushwork. It features the classic Famille Rose (fencai) technique—an imperial Qing dynasty overglaze enamel tradition. By mixing pigments with lead white (commonly known as “glassy white”), the resulting colours are warm, refined, and layered, offering a serene and graceful aesthetic rooted in classical Chinese artistry.
The rim of the teapot is reinforced with a finely applied silver band, which not only enhances the visual texture and overall elegance but also provides a practical layer of protection, guarding against chipping or breakage. The harmonious pairing of silver detailing and pastel enamel gives this piece both charm and resilience.
Compact and well-balanced, the teapot fits comfortably in hand. It pours smoothly with a clean stream, making it ideal for use with fairness pitchers and small teacups during tea ceremonies. Whether for solitary enjoyment or as a thoughtful gift, it embodies both usability and artistic value.
Perfect for daily tea rituals or as a collectible, this Famille Rose Teapot with Silver Rim brings a touch of calm refinement to the tea table, gracefully echoing the quiet poetry and subtle elegance of traditional Eastern tea culture.
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New$456.99
This Famille Rose Silver-Rimmed Peach Blossom Teapot is crafted from traditional Jingdezhen porcelain, featuring an elegant hand-painted peach blossom motif. The delicate floral patterns exhibit a natural and graceful posture, with soft and refreshing tones. Utilizing the classic Famille Rose (Fencai) technique, a prestigious decorative art from the Qing imperial court, this teapot embodies the refined aesthetics of overglaze painting. By incorporating “glass white” pigment, the colors appear warm and delicate, with a rich sense of layering and depth, highlighting the timeless elegance of oriental artistry.
The spout and rim are reinforced with a silver lining, seamlessly fitted to the ceramic surface. This not only enhances the overall texture but also serves a practical purpose—preventing chipping and damage. The silver detailing beautifully complements the Famille Rose painting, adding a touch of sophistication and antique charm.
With its compact and well-proportioned form, the teapot offers a comfortable grip and a smooth, precise pour. It pairs effortlessly with various fairness pitchers and tasting cups, making it ideal for both personal tea appreciation and refined tea ceremonies.
Whether used for daily brewing or as a collectible gift, the Famille Rose Silver-Rimmed Peach Blossom Teapot brings a sense of tranquility and warmth to any tea setting, subtly conveying the poetic beauty and serene elegance of Eastern tea culture.
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Out of Stock$91.99
Design and Appearance
- Shape: The gaiwan adopts the classic three-piece design, consisting of a lid, bowl, and saucer. Its shape is full and round with smooth lines, providing a comfortable grip, making it both beautiful and practical.
- Glaze Color: The surface of the gaiwan is covered with Aurora Blue glaze, showcasing a rich color variation. From deep blue to elegant white, it mimics the movement of the aurora in the night sky, evoking a sense of tranquility and mystery. The glaze is smooth like jade with a warm and lustrous color.
Craftsmanship and Techniques
- Kiln-Transformation Technique: This gaiwan is crafted using traditional kiln-transformation techniques, making each piece unique in glaze color and texture. The high-temperature changes during firing create natural color flows and textures, giving each gaiwan a distinct artistic charm.
- Aurora Blue Glaze: Aurora Blue glaze is a special type of glaze formed through multiple high-temperature firings. It features rich and distinct layers of color, high glossiness, a smooth and warm texture, and stable, fade-resistant color.
Usage and Function
- Tea Tasting Experience: This Aurora Blue Three-Talents Gaiwan not only has an elegant appearance but also enhances your tea-tasting experience. The design and glaze color complement each other, making the tea color more enticing and the aroma more intense. It is ideal for enjoying various high-quality teas, especially those with high fragrance.
- Collection and Display: As a premium piece in tea ware collections, this gaiwan is exceptionally elegant whether used personally or given as a gift. Its unique glaze color and exquisite craftsmanship make it not only a practical tea set but also a collectible and display-worthy piece of art.
This kiln-transformed Aurora Blue San Cai Gaiwan blends traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics, showcasing unique artistic charm and practical value. It not only offers an excellent experience for tea lovers but also serves as an art piece, adding beauty and joy to life.
Attention:
- Kiln-fired glaze variations are often unpredictable and can result in a wide range of colours from a single firing.
- The porosity of ceramics varies depending on the materials used, the recipe, the pressure applied, the duration of pressure, the thickness of the body, the firing temperature, and the duration of firing. Generally, the finer the porcelain, the smaller the pores, while the coarser the pottery, the larger the pores.
- Since porcelain is made from clay, the amount of iron spots present in the clay varies depending on the mineral content of the soil. These iron spots are harmless and do not affect the use of the porcelain. Removing them would require the use of chemical materials, which can be damaging to high-quality porcelain.
- Handmade products are not perfect, and each piece can have differences in size, shape, colour, and other aspects.
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Out of Stock$110.99
This goldfish set originates from Dehua. The technique used is decal decoration. Decal decoration is one of the most used modern ceramic decoration methods, where coloured patterns from floral paper adhere to the ceramic body or glaze surface. It’s employed for mass production, thus reducing costs and prices.
In traditional Chinese culture, goldfish holds rich symbolism. The similarity in pronunciation between the word for “goldfish” and the phrases “gold” from “金玉满堂” (prosperity and wealth) and “fish” from “吉庆有余” (auspiciousness and abundance) associates’ goldfish with auspiciousness and good fortune. Additionally, the gold colour of the goldfish represents wealth, while the fish’s form symbolizes abundance and contentment in life. Thus, goldfish also embody prosperity and auspiciousness. Furthermore, fish are known for their strong reproductive abilities, and goldfish are no exception. In traditional culture, goldfish symbolize the flourishing and prosperity of one’s family lineage and the hope for many descendants. Beyond this, goldfish also represent academic success. Their graceful and agile swimming is likened to the idea of achieving success and smooth sailing in various endeavours. Lastly, goldfish are associated with attracting wealth and inviting prosperity, making them a common sight in business establishments and home decor, as a way to invite good fortune and financial success.
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New$482.99
This exquisite Gaiwan from Jingdezhen showcases the traditional Doucai technique, featuring a unique horseshoe-shaped body. The flared rim and flowing lines create an elegant silhouette that fits naturally in the hand—comfortable to hold, heat-insulated, and aesthetically refined.
The piece is themed around the classic motif ‘Butterfly Loves the Flower’ with hand-painted butterflies fluttering gracefully among swaying floral branches. The composition is airy and poetic, expressing an ethereal charm. In Chinese culture, this motif has long symbolised romantic love, freedom of the soul, and vitality. In classical poetry and art, butterflies often represent delicate emotions and mutual affection, while flowers signify beauty and ideal moments—together, they portray love’s longing and fulfilment.
Crafted using the Doucai method—an imperial decorative style originating in the Ming Dynasty’s Chenghua period—the process is intricate. First, outlines are painted in underglaze cobalt blue and fired at high temperature. Then, overglaze enamels are applied to add colour before a second low-temperature firing. The result is a harmonious interplay of subdued blue and vibrant enamel tones, with rich layers and refined softness. Doucai is celebrated as a pinnacle of Chinese ceramic artistry, known for its elegance and depth.
The Gaiwan’s lid, bowl, and saucer are proportioned with precision. The gently rounded rim is smooth to the touch and slightly flared to prevent burns, offering a pleasant handling experience. This Doucai Gaiwan is not only a functional teaware piece but also a collectible artwork steeped in cultural and aesthetic significance—ideal for daily tea sessions, refined tea tables, or as a meaningful gift.
Whether enjoyed in solitary serenity or shared with friends, it brings a touch of poetic grace to each moment of tea.
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Out of Stock$43.99
This Kiln-Transformed Aurora Blue Glaze Gourd-Shaped Fairness Cup is a fine piece that combines traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics. Its unique design and variable glaze color present a stunning aurora-like effect.
Design and Appearance
- Shape: The fairness cup features a gourd-shaped design with smooth, flowing lines, making it both aesthetically pleasing and practical. The design of the spout allows for controlled pouring, preventing spills.
- Glaze Color: The exterior glaze is primarily aurora blue, showcasing a rich variety of colors. It transitions from deep blue to soft white, resembling the dance of the aurora in the night sky. The interior glaze is mainly purple and blue, presenting a mysterious starry sky effect.
Craftsmanship and Techniques
- Kiln-Transformation Technique: Kiln-transformation involves controlling the temperature and atmosphere during firing to create natural and unpredictable changes in the glaze. Each kiln-transformed porcelain piece is unique, with different glaze colors and patterns. This fairness cup’s glaze naturally flows during firing, creating beautiful color gradients and texture effects.
- Aurora Blue Glaze: Aurora blue glaze is a special type of glaze that, after high-temperature firing, presents variations in blue and other colors. This glaze is not only visually stunning but also highly durable and resistant to corrosion.
Function and Practicality
- Purpose of the Fairness Cup: In tea ceremonies, a fairness cup is used to evenly distribute tea, ensuring each participant receives tea of the same concentration. The gourd-shaped design is not only beautiful but also offers a comfortable grip and practical use.
- Artistic Value: This fairness cup is not just a practical tea utensil but also a piece of art. Its unique glaze color variation and elegant shape make it highly collectible and visually appealing.
This Kiln-Transformed Aurora Blue Glaze Gourd-Shaped Fairness Cup is a charming tea utensil, whether for daily use or as a collectible art piece. Every use is an appreciation and enjoyment of traditional craftsmanship and modern aesthetics.
Attention:
- Kiln-fired glaze variations are often unpredictable and can result in a wide range of colours from a single firing.
- The porosity of ceramics varies depending on the materials used, the recipe, the pressure applied, the duration of pressure, the thickness of the body, the firing temperature, and the duration of firing. Generally, the finer the porcelain, the smaller the pores, while the coarser the pottery, the larger the pores.
- Since porcelain is made from clay, the amount of iron spots present in the clay varies depending on the mineral content of the soil. These iron spots are harmless and do not affect the use of the porcelain. Removing them would require the use of chemical materials, which can be damaging to high-quality porcelain.
- Handmade products are not perfect, and each piece can have differences in size, shape, colour, and other aspects.
- $39.99
This Kiln-Transformed Aurora Blue Glaze Gourd-Shaped Fairness Cup is a fine piece that combines traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics. Its unique design and variable glaze color present a stunning aurora-like effect.
Design and Appearance
- Shape: The fairness cup features a gourd-shaped design with smooth, flowing lines, making it both aesthetically pleasing and practical. The design of the spout allows for controlled pouring, preventing spills.
- Glaze Color: The exterior glaze is primarily aurora blue, showcasing a rich variety of colors. It transitions from deep blue to soft white, resembling the dance of the aurora in the night sky. The interior glaze is mainly purple and blue, presenting a mysterious starry sky effect.
Craftsmanship and Techniques
- Kiln-Transformation Technique: Kiln-transformation involves controlling the temperature and atmosphere during firing to create natural and unpredictable changes in the glaze. Each kiln-transformed porcelain piece is unique, with different glaze colors and patterns. This fairness cup’s glaze naturally flows during firing, creating beautiful color gradients and texture effects.
- Aurora Blue Glaze: Aurora blue glaze is a special type of glaze that, after high-temperature firing, presents variations in blue and other colors. This glaze is not only visually stunning but also highly durable and resistant to corrosion.
Function and Practicality
- Purpose of the Fairness Cup: In tea ceremonies, a fairness cup is used to evenly distribute tea, ensuring each participant receives tea of the same concentration. The gourd-shaped design is not only beautiful but also offers a comfortable grip and practical use.
- Artistic Value: This fairness cup is not just a practical tea utensil but also a piece of art. Its unique glaze color variation and elegant shape make it highly collectible and visually appealing.
This Kiln-Transformed Aurora Blue Glaze Gourd-Shaped Fairness Cup is a charming tea utensil, whether for daily use or as a collectible art piece. Every use is an appreciation and enjoyment of traditional craftsmanship and modern aesthetics.
Attention:
- Kiln-fired glaze variations are often unpredictable and can result in a wide range of colours from a single firing.
- The porosity of ceramics varies depending on the materials used, the recipe, the pressure applied, the duration of pressure, the thickness of the body, the firing temperature, and the duration of firing. Generally, the finer the porcelain, the smaller the pores, while the coarser the pottery, the larger the pores.
- Since porcelain is made from clay, the amount of iron spots present in the clay varies depending on the mineral content of the soil. These iron spots are harmless and do not affect the use of the porcelain. Removing them would require the use of chemical materials, which can be damaging to high-quality porcelain.
- Handmade products are not perfect, and each piece can have differences in size, shape, colour, and other aspects.
- $225.99
This tea set is made with antique clay glaze, which gives it a smooth and lustrous surface, as well as a thick and sturdy body, evoking a sense of ancient elegance, tranquillity, and warmth. The hand-painted strokes are lively and natural, depicting the pomegranate with lifelike accuracy.
Furthermore, the Gaiwan is crafted using the overglaze colour painting craft, which produces pure, vibrant, and full colours. Since Gaiwan is hand-painted by an artist, every piece is unique and machine-printed decals cannot be compared with.
- $221.99
This small and delicate Dou Cai Pi Qiu Hua Gaiwan is meticulously crafted with the technique of clashing colour.
As we all know, Doucai is a precious art form in traditional Chinese porcelain craftsmanship. It originated and was fired during the Xuande period of the Ming Dynasty, and Dou Cai from the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty is highly esteemed. Dou Cai is a type of decoration that combines underglaze blue (qinghua) and overglaze colour painting.
Dou Cai involves applying mineral pigments onto the previously fired underglaze blue porcelain, filling in the gaps left by the underglaze blue patterns and colouring the space within the outline of the underglaze blue design. The porcelain is then fired in a lower-temperature kiln (800°C). Dou Cai is renowned for its vibrant and varied colour palette, as well as its refined and sophisticated decorative style that reflects the aesthetic taste of the Ming Dynasty.
The decorative pattern of Pi Qiu Hua (皮球花), also known as little tuan hua (小团花) or embroidery ball flower, evolved from the traditional tuan hua pattern on porcelain. This pattern has been present since the Sui Dynasty, and it combines abstract and representational elements. It takes various forms, resembling a spherical shape, hence the name Pi Qiu Hua (皮球花).
The decorative patterns on Chinese porcelain always carry auspicious meanings. Since the Pi Qiu Hua pattern originated from tuan hua, it inherits the traditional tuan hua motifs such as tuan long (团龙), tuan feng (团凤), and tuan hua (团花). These traditional motifs symbolize the abundance and beauty of life.
This beautiful Gaiwan, with its vibrant colours and exquisite craftsmanship, is an eye-catching presence wherever it is placed. Imagine having a cup of spring tea by using this charming Gaiwan, it could be the most delightful experience for a day!
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Out of Stock$651.99
This Gaiwan is handcrafted using the technique of Blue-and-white underglaze colour and enamel glazed painting. The design features a pattern of butterflies amid flowers, displaying rich and lifelike colours, creating a unique and charming ambiance.
Blue and White Enamel is a distinctive porcelain decoration technique that combines the traditional methods of blue and white with enamel. It is a variation of the traditional Chinese porcelain production, blending the characteristics of blue and white with enamel, resulting in a captivating and unique decorative style.
Blue and White refers to the technique of painting blue patterns on the porcelain surface. It originated during the Yuan dynasty but reached its peak during the Ming and Qing dynasties. This decorative method uses cobalt oxide blue pigments that fuse with the porcelain surface at high temperatures, ensuring the patterns’ durability.
Enamel, on the other hand, is a decorative technique that involves transplanting the cloisonné enamel method onto a porcelain body as an overglaze colour decoration. Enamel decoration on porcelain, known as “Fàlángcǎi” in Chinese, entails painting colourful patterns on the porcelain surface and then firing it at high temperatures to fuse the colours with the porcelain, achieving a durable and splendid design. These patterns often feature exquisite themes such as flowers, birds, figures, and landscapes, reflecting the essence of traditional Chinese culture and art.
The process of creating enamel decorations is extremely intricate and complex, requiring skilled and experienced craftsmen. First, the porcelain prototype is made, and then special mineral pigments are used to paint patterns on its surface. Once the painting is completed, a series of firing processes follow, during which the temperature and timing for both the porcelain and the enamel colours are crucial factors. Improper temperature or timing can result in cracks in the porcelain or unstable colours. Enamel decoration is considered a treasure in traditional Chinese craftsmanship, representing the wisdom and skills of ancient Chinese artisans.
The combination of blue and white enamel unites these two techniques, typically starting with the blue and white technique to depict blue patterns, and then applying enamel decoration to add additional colours and enhance the visual effect and three-dimensional sense of the design. This decorative method enriches the patterns on the porcelain while preserving the distinctive features of both blue and white and enamel techniques. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, blue and white enamel reached its peak and became one of the main styles for porcelain decoration at that time.
The design of this Gaiwan showcases lifelike patterns of butterflies amid flowers. “Butterflies in Love with Flowers” symbolizes sweet love and blissful marriage. In recent times, people have endowed this motif with more profound meanings, expressing good wishes and symbolizing beautiful and prosperous love. Butterflies are often seen as symbols of happiness and love, inspiring and captivating people’s imagination, and aspirations. In traditional Chinese literature, a pair of flying butterflies represents the pursuit of free and passionate love. Butterflies are loyal to their mates, having only one partner throughout their lives, making them a symbol of fidelity in the insect world. Moreover, there is a beautiful Chinese folktale known as “The Butterfly Lovers,” which further enhances the symbolism of sweet love and harmonious marriage associated with the motif of butterflies and flowers.
This enamel-decorated Gaiwan displays a rich and colourful palette, with lively and dynamic brushstrokes, immersing people in an elegant artistic ambiance while enjoying their tea.
- $65.99
This tea tray is made with antique clay glaze, which gives it a smooth and lustrous surface, as well as a thick and sturdy body, evoking a sense of ancient elegance, tranquillity, and warmth. The hand-painted strokes are lively and natural, depicting the bamboo forest and rocks with lifelike accuracy.
The Chinese bamboo forest and rocks have profound symbolic meanings in culture and art. The bamboo forest symbolizes resilience and humility. Bamboo is known for its strong vitality and flexible nature, able to withstand harsh winters and remain upright. This characteristic has made bamboo a symbol of traditional virtues in China, including perseverance, resilience in adversity, and modesty. Additionally, the bamboo forest is often seen as a place of seclusion, representing the pursuit of inner freedom and tranquillity. Rocks, on the other hand, symbolize stability and steadfastness. In Chinese art, rocks are frequently depicted as rugged, majestic, and serene. They represent the eternal and unchanging aspects of the natural world, as well as the values of determination and stability that people strive for in life. Rocks are also seen as symbols of wisdom and longevity, standing tall and unwavering despite the passage of time.
Furthermore, the tea tray is crafted using the overglaze colour painting craft, which produces pure, vibrant, and full colours. Since tea tray is hand-painted by an artist, every piece is unique and machine-printed decals cannot compare with.
- $65.99
This tea tray is made with wood ash glaze, with a smooth and glossy glaze surface and a thick and solid body, giving it a sense of antique elegance, tranquillity, and warmth. The hand-painted picture is vivid and natural, depicting lifelike pomegranates.
In ancient China, pomegranates symbolized a prosperous and auspicious life with abundance, good fortune, and prosperity. The pomegranate is red both inside and outside, symbolizing a vibrant life and passionate individuals. As the pomegranate has numerous seeds, people use it as a symbol of wishing for a large and prosperous family, and the ancients referred to it as ‘a thousand chambers with the same membrane, a thousand children as one’.
This tea tray is made using the overglaze technique, with vibrant and full colours in the painted design. Each lid bowl is individually hand-painted by skilled artists, making each one unique and machine-printed decals cannot compare with.
- $65.99
This tea tray is made with wood ash glaze, with a smooth and glossy glaze surface and a thick and solid body, giving it a sense of antique elegance, tranquillity, and warmth. The hand-painted picture is vivid and natural, depicting lifelike Goji.
Goji berries, a small orange-red fruit with a long history in China, symbolize auspiciousness and happiness. The elongated fruits of goji berries are fiery red in colour, hence in China, goji berries are regarded as a symbol of celebration and joy. The fiery red goji berries represent good luck and signify a life filled with prosperity and vitality.
Furthermore, the tea tray is crafted using the overglaze colour painting craft, which produces pure, vibrant, and full colours. Since the tea tray is hand-painted by an artist, every piece is unique, and machine-printed decals cannot be compared with.
- $65.99
This tea tray is made with imitation antique clay glaze, with a smooth and glossy glaze surface and a thick and solid body, giving it a sense of antique elegance, tranquillity, and warmth. The hand-painted picture is vivid and natural, depicting lifelike pomegranates.
‘San Duo’ is a traditional auspicious pattern in China, originating from the phrase “Hua Feng San Zhu Duo Fu, Duo Shou, Duo Zi,” which means “abundant blessings, longevity, and many children.” Traditional patterns often consist of Buddha’s hand citron, peaches, and pomegranates. This pattern features pomegranates. In ancient China, pomegranates symbolized a prosperous and auspicious life with abundance, good fortune, and prosperity. The pomegranate is red both inside and outside, symbolizing a vibrant life and passionate individuals. As the pomegranate has numerous seeds, people use it as a symbol of wishing for a large and prosperous family, and the ancients referred to it as ‘a thousand chambers with the same membrane, a thousand children as one’.
This tea tray is made using the overglaze technique, with vibrant and full colours in the painted design. Each lid bowl is individually hand-painted by skilled artists, making each one unique and machine-printed decals cannot compare with.
- From: $1,413.99
This tea set is handcrafted using the technique of Blue-and-white underglaze colour and enamel glazed painting. The design features a pattern of butterflies amid flowers, displaying rich and lifelike colours, creating a unique and charming ambiance.
Blue and White Enamel is a distinctive porcelain decoration technique that combines the traditional methods of blue and white with enamel. It is a variation of the traditional Chinese porcelain production, blending the characteristics of blue and white with enamel, resulting in a captivating and unique decorative style.
Blue and White refers to the technique of painting blue patterns on the porcelain surface. It originated during the Yuan dynasty but reached its peak during the Ming and Qing dynasties. This decorative method uses cobalt oxide blue pigments that fuse with the porcelain surface at high temperatures, ensuring the patterns’ durability.
Enamel, on the other hand, is a decorative technique that involves transplanting the cloisonné enamel method onto a porcelain body as an overglaze colour decoration. Enamel decoration on porcelain, known as “Fàlángcǎi” in Chinese, entails painting colourful patterns on the porcelain surface and then firing it at high temperatures to fuse the colours with the porcelain, achieving a durable and splendid design. These patterns often feature exquisite themes such as flowers, birds, figures, and landscapes, reflecting the essence of traditional Chinese culture and art.
The process of creating enamel decorations is extremely intricate and complex, requiring skilled and experienced craftsmen. First, the porcelain prototype is made, and then special mineral pigments are used to paint patterns on its surface. Once the painting is completed, a series of firing processes follow, during which the temperature and timing for both the porcelain and the enamel colours are crucial factors. Improper temperature or timing can result in cracks in the porcelain or unstable colours. Enamel decoration is considered a treasure in traditional Chinese craftsmanship, representing the wisdom and skills of ancient Chinese artisans.
The combination of blue and white enamel unites these two techniques, typically starting with the blue and white technique to depict blue patterns, and then applying enamel decoration to add additional colours and enhance the visual effect and three-dimensional sense of the design. This decorative method enriches the patterns on the porcelain while preserving the distinctive features of both blue and white and enamel techniques. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, blue and white enamel reached its peak and became one of the main styles for porcelain decoration at that time.
The design on this tea set showcases lifelike patterns of butterflies amid flowers. “Butterflies in Love with Flowers” symbolises sweet love and blissful marriage. In recent times, people have endowed this motif with more profound meanings, expressing good wishes and symbolizing beautiful and prosperous love. Butterflies are often seen as symbols of happiness and love, inspiring and captivating people’s imagination, and aspirations. In traditional Chinese literature, a pair of flying butterflies represents the pursuit of free and passionate love. Butterflies are loyal to their mates, having only one partner throughout their lives, making them a symbol of fidelity in the insect world. Moreover, there is a beautiful Chinese folktale known as “The Butterfly Lovers,” which further enhances the symbolism of sweet love and harmonious marriage associated with the motif of butterflies and flowers.
This enamel-decorated tea set displays a rich and colourful palette, with lively and dynamic brushstrokes, immersing people in an elegant artistic ambiance while enjoying their tea.
This tea set includes:
- $761.99
This tea tray is handcrafted using the technique of Blue-and-white underglaze colour and enamel glazed paint. The design features a pattern of butterflies amid flowers, displaying rich and lifelike colours, creating a unique and charming ambiance.
Blue and White Enamel is a distinctive porcelain decoration technique that combines the traditional methods of blue and white with enamel. It is a variation of the traditional Chinese porcelain production, blending the characteristics of blue and white with enamel, resulting in a captivating and unique decorative style.
Blue and White refers to the technique of painting blue patterns on the porcelain surface. It originated during the Yuan dynasty but reached its peak during the Ming and Qing dynasties. This decorative method uses cobalt oxide blue pigments that fuse with the porcelain surface at high temperatures, ensuring the patterns’ durability.
Enamel, on the other hand, is a decorative technique that involves transplanting the cloisonné enamel method onto a porcelain body as an overglaze colour decoration. Enamel decoration on porcelain, known as “Fàlángcǎi” in Chinese, entails painting colourful patterns on the porcelain surface and then firing it at high temperatures to fuse the colours with the porcelain, achieving a durable and splendid design. These patterns often feature exquisite themes such as flowers, birds, figures, and landscapes, reflecting the essence of traditional Chinese culture and art.
The process of creating enamel decorations is extremely intricate and complex, requiring skilled and experienced craftsmen. First, the porcelain prototype is made, and then special mineral pigments are used to paint patterns on its surface. Once the painting is completed, a series of firing processes follow, during which the temperature and timing for both the porcelain and the enamel colours are crucial factors. Improper temperature or timing can result in cracks in the porcelain or unstable colours. Enamel decoration is considered a treasure in traditional Chinese craftsmanship, representing the wisdom and skills of ancient Chinese artisans.
The combination of blue and white enamel unites these two techniques, typically starting with the blue and white technique to depict blue patterns, and then applying enamel decoration to add additional colours and enhance the visual effect and three-dimensional sense of the design. This decorative method enriches the patterns on the porcelain while preserving the distinctive features of both blue and white and enamel techniques. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, blue and white enamel reached its peak and became one of the main styles for porcelain decoration at that time.
The design on this tea tray showcases lifelike patterns of butterflies amid flowers. “Butterflies in Love with Flowers” symbolises sweet love and blissful marriage. In recent times, people have endowed this motif with more profound meanings, expressing good wishes and symbolizing beautiful and prosperous love. Butterflies are often seen as symbols of happiness and love, inspiring and captivating people’s imagination, and aspirations. In traditional Chinese literature, a pair of flying butterflies represents the pursuit of free and passionate love. Butterflies are loyal to their mates, having only one partner throughout their lives, making them a symbol of fidelity in the insect world. Moreover, there is a beautiful Chinese folktale known as “The Butterfly Lovers,” which further enhances the symbolism of sweet love and harmonious marriage associated with the motif of butterflies and flowers.
This enamel-decorated tea tray displays a rich and colourful palette, with lively and dynamic brushstrokes, immersing people in an elegant artistic ambiance while enjoying their tea.
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This small and delicate Dou Cai Pi Qiu Hua teaware set is meticulously crafted with the technique of clashing colour.
As we all know, Doucai is a precious art form in traditional Chinese porcelain craftsmanship. It originated and was fired during the Xuande period of the Ming Dynasty, and Dou Cai from the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty is highly esteemed. Dou Cai is a type of decoration that combines underglaze blue (qinghua) and overglaze colour painting.
Dou Cai involves applying mineral pigments onto the previously fired underglaze blue porcelain, filling in the gaps left by the underglaze blue patterns and colouring the space within the outline of the underglaze blue design. The porcelain is then fired in a lower-temperature kiln (800°C). Dou Cai is renowned for its vibrant and varied colour palette, as well as its refined and sophisticated decorative style that reflects the aesthetic taste of the Ming Dynasty.
The decorative pattern of Pi Qiu Hua (皮球花), also known as little tuan hua (小团花) or embroidery ball flower, evolved from the traditional tuan hua pattern on porcelain. This pattern has been present since the Sui Dynasty, and it combines abstract and representational elements. It takes various forms, resembling a spherical shape, hence the name Pi Qiu Hua (皮球花).
The decorative patterns on Chinese porcelain always carry auspicious meanings. Since the Pi Qiu Hua pattern originated from tuan hua, it inherits the traditional tuan hua motifs such as tuan long (团龙), tuan feng (团凤), and tuan hua (团花). These traditional motifs symbolize the abundance and beauty of life.
This beautiful tea set, with its vibrant colours and exquisite craftsmanship, is an eye-catching presence wherever it is placed. Imagine having a cup of spring tea by using this charming tea set, it could be the most delightful experience for a day!
This tea set includes:
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This small and delicate Dou Cai Pi Qiu Hua tea tray is meticulously crafted with the technique of clashing colour.
As we all know, Doucai is a precious art form in traditional Chinese porcelain craftsmanship. It originated and was fired during the Xuande period of the Ming Dynasty, and Dou Cai from the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty is highly esteemed. Dou Cai is a type of decoration that combines underglaze blue (qinghua) and overglaze colour painting.
Dou Cai involves applying mineral pigments onto the previously fired underglaze blue porcelain, filling in the gaps left by the underglaze blue patterns and colouring the space within the outline of the underglaze blue design. The porcelain is then fired in a lower-temperature kiln (800°C). Dou Cai is renowned for its vibrant and varied colour palette, as well as its refined and sophisticated decorative style that reflects the aesthetic taste of the Ming Dynasty.
The decorative pattern of Pi Qiu Hua (皮球花), also known as little tuan hua (小团花) or embroidery ball flower, evolved from the traditional tuan hua pattern on porcelain. This pattern has been present since the Sui Dynasty, and it combines abstract and representational elements. It takes various forms, resembling a spherical shape, hence the name Pi Qiu Hua (皮球花).
The decorative patterns on Chinese porcelain always carry auspicious meanings. Since the Pi Qiu Hua pattern originated from tuan hua, it inherits the traditional tuan hua motifs such as tuan long (团龙), tuan feng (团凤), and tuan hua (团花). These traditional motifs symbolize the abundance and beauty of life.
This beautiful tea tray, with its vibrant colours and exquisite craftsmanship, is an eye-catching presence wherever it is placed. Imagine having a cup of spring tea by using this charming tea tray, it could be the most delightful experience for a day!
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This master cup is handcrafted using the technique of gold painting, Blue-and-white underglaze colour and enamel glazed and painted. The design features a pattern of butterflies amid flowers, displaying rich and lifelike colours, creating a unique and charming ambiance.
Gold painting, one of the decorative techniques, involves applying gold powder (gold dust) or bright gold (gold solution) on the porcelain surface to create intricate patterns or to complement other decorations as borders or a golden background. Afterward, the cup is fired at a low temperature to achieve the final finish. Both the rim of this teacup’s mouth and bottom base employ the gold painting technique.
Blue and White Enamel is a distinctive porcelain decoration technique that combines the traditional methods of blue and white with enamel. It is a variation of traditional Chinese porcelain production, blending the characteristics of blue and white with enamel, resulting in a captivating and unique decorative style.
Blue and White refers to the technique of painting blue patterns on a porcelain surface. It originated during the Yuan dynasty but reached its peak during the Ming and Qing dynasties. This decorative method uses cobalt oxide blue pigments that fuse with the porcelain surface at high temperatures, ensuring the patterns’ durability.
Enamel, on the other hand, is a decorative technique that involves transplanting the cloisonné enamel method onto a porcelain body as an overglaze colour decoration. Enamel decoration on porcelain, known as “Fàlángcǎi” in Chinese, entails painting colourful patterns on the porcelain surface and then firing it at high temperatures to fuse the colours with the porcelain, achieving a durable and splendid design. These patterns often feature exquisite themes such as flowers, birds, figures, and landscapes, reflecting the essence of traditional Chinese culture and art.
The process of creating enamel decorations is extremely intricate and complex, requiring skilled and experienced craftsmen. First, the porcelain prototype is made, and then special mineral pigments are used to paint patterns on its surface. Once the painting is completed, a series of firing processes follow, during which the temperature and timing for both the porcelain and the enamel colours are crucial factors. Improper temperature or timing can result in cracks in the porcelain or unstable colours. Enamel decoration is considered a treasure in traditional Chinese craftsmanship, representing the wisdom and skills of ancient Chinese artisans.
The combination of blue and white enamel unites these two techniques, typically starting with the blue and white technique to depict blue patterns, and then applying enamel decoration to add additional colours and enhance the visual effect and three-dimensional sense of the design. This decorative method enriches the patterns on the porcelain while preserving the distinctive features of both blue and white and enamel techniques. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, blue and white enamel reached its peak and became one of the main styles for porcelain decoration at that time.
The design on this master teacup showcases lifelike patterns of butterflies amid flowers. “Butterflies in Love with Flowers” symbolize sweet love and blissful marriage. In recent times, people have endowed this motif with more profound meanings, expressing good wishes and symbolizing beautiful and prosperous love. Butterflies are often seen as symbols of happiness and love, inspiring and captivating people’s imagination, and aspirations. In traditional Chinese literature, a pair of flying butterflies represents the pursuit of free and passionate love. Butterflies are loyal to their mates, having only one partner throughout their lives, making them a symbol of fidelity in the insect world. Moreover, there is a beautiful Chinese folktale known as “The Butterfly Lovers,” which further enhances the symbolism of sweet love and harmonious marriage associated with the motif of butterflies and flowers.
This enamel-decorated master cup displays a rich and colourful palette, with lively and dynamic brushstrokes, immersing people in an elegant artistic ambiance while enjoying their tea.
