Handmade Jianzhan Ceramic Teacup with a Gold Leaf Dragon Phoenix Koi Motif on Tenmoku Glaze for Kung Fu Tea
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Handmade Jianzhan Ceramic Teacup with a Gold Leaf Dragon Phoenix Koi Motif on Tenmoku Glaze for Kung Fu Tea
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Handmade Jianzhan Ceramic Teacup with a Gold Leaf Dragon Phoenix Koi Motif on Tenmoku Glaze for Kung Fu Tea
Sale price
$28.59
Regular price
$38.64
A wide-mouthed tasting bowl in the Jianzhan tradition, this tenmoku ceramic tea cup is glazed nearly black and scattered with tiny golden specks, with your chosen motif—dragon, phoenix, lotus, koi, or Avalokitesvara—laid out in fine gold leaf across the base of the bowl. As tea is poured, the gilded figure glows up through the dark surface. It is offered in two sizes, holding about 80 or 120 milliliters, and several motif options are listed.
Cultural Symbolism & Artistic Design
Dragon: In Chinese folk belief the dragon is an auspicious creature long associated with strength and good fortune and traditionally linked with water and rain. Coiled at the bottom of the bowl, it is one of the most enduring motifs in Chinese decorative art.
Phoenix: The phoenix is a mythical bird of Chinese tradition, and pairing it with the dragon is a longstanding design motif expressing harmony between complementary forces.
Koi: In Chinese tradition the word for fish sounds like the word for surplus, and the koi—remembered for swimming upstream—has long stood for perseverance and achievement. Here it is drawn in gold as it would move through the tea.
Lotus: Rising clean from muddy water to bloom, the lotus has traditionally been regarded in Buddhist-influenced art as a symbol of purity and quiet emergence.
Avalokitesvara: In East Asian Buddhist tradition Avalokitesvara is a bodhisattva traditionally associated with compassion, and its figure has appeared for centuries in devotional and decorative art as a design reference.
Product Details
- Item Type: Cup
- Size: 8.2cm*3.4cm*80ml, 8.4cm*5cm*120ml(Diameter*Height)
- Material: Ceramic
- Cup capacity: 80-120 milliliters
Note:
1. The above data is from manual measurement and may deviate slightly.
2. These cups are handmade from natural materials and may present minor irregularities; the tenmoku glaze also varies with the firing, and lighting or screen effects can make the colour look slightly different from the pictures.
Why You'll Love This Tea Cup
- The gold-leaf motif sits inside the bowl, so the design reveals itself as you pour instead of hiding on the exterior.
- Two capacities—about 80 ml for tasting steeps and about 120 ml for a fuller cup—let you match the bowl to how you brew.
- With five traditional motifs on offer, a set of cups reads as a collection rather than a stack of identical pieces.
Care Instructions
- Rinse after each use and hand-wash with a soft sponge and mild detergent.
- Avoid scouring pads, bleach, and dishwasher cycles, which can wear the gold leaf detail.
- Do not microwave, and avoid shocking the bowl between extreme temperatures.
- Dry fully and store upright, ideally with a soft layer between stacked cups.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose between the dragon, phoenix, koi, lotus, and Avalokitesvara versions?
Each version is the same bowl shape and glaze with a different gold-leaf motif; you pick the design as a variant at checkout. The listing photo shows the dragon version, so compare the variant names carefully if you want a specific creature or figure.
What is the real difference between the 80 ml and 120 ml sizes?
The 80 ml bowl measures about 8.2 cm across and 3.4 cm tall—a shallow tasting cup for short gongfu sips. The 120 ml bowl is about 8.4 cm across and 5 cm tall, holding a fuller serving with slightly deeper walls.
Is the black glaze perfectly uniform?
No, and that is expected. The tenmoku-style glaze develops its dark ground and scattered golden specks during firing, so each cup's surface varies somewhat while keeping the same overall character.
Will the gold design fade with daily tea use?
With gentle care it holds up: hand-washing, a soft sponge, and no dishwasher or microwave keep the gold leaf intact. Abrasive scrubbing and harsh detergents are what dull gilded decoration over time.
Note: Cultural references describe traditional beliefs and design inspiration only. They are not claims that the product produces any actual effect.
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