Hand-Painted Ceramic Tea Cup with a Dragon, Phoenix and Flowing Cloud Motif
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This Hand-Painted Ceramic Tea Cup is a handleless kung fu tea bowl fired at high temperature with a handcrafted glaze. The cup shown carries a gold-outlined phoenix spreading its long tail feathers across a soft ivory surface, surrounded by scrolling teal and orange clouds and a flaming pearl, with a gilded key-fret band at the foot; the full design pairs this phoenix with a dragon, a traditional Chinese emblem. It comes in two sizes, small (about 150 ml) and big (about 170 ml), for a daily tea table or a collector's shelf.
Cultural Symbolism & Artistic Design
Dragon and Phoenix: In Chinese decorative tradition the dragon is a mythical creature long associated with strength and auspicious occasions, and the phoenix, fenghuang, is traditionally regarded as the bird of virtue and grace; the two have classically been paired as a symbol of harmony between opposing forces, and here they frame opposite sides of the cup surface.
Auspicious Clouds: Stylized cloud scrolls, known as ruyi clouds, have been used for centuries in Chinese art as an auspicious pattern marking heavenly realms around dragons and phoenixes; on this cup they fill the space around the bird in teal, gold, and orange.
Flaming Pearl: The flaming pearl is a classic companion motif in Chinese dragon-and-phoenix imagery, traditionally regarded as an emblem of wisdom and aspiration pursued with effort; it appears here as the flame-crowned orb beside the phoenix.
Key-Fret Foot Band: The interlocking gold band at the foot is a meander pattern drawn from ancient Chinese bronzes, traditionally used as a symbol of continuity and endless flow in decorative art.
Materials & Specifications
- Item Type: Cup
- Size: Small 8.5cm*6.5cm*150ml, Big 8.6cm*6cm*170ml
- Material: Ceramic
- Cup capacity: 150-170 milliliters
- Ps: The other cup accessories are only used as a photo prop and are Not included in the cup.
- Note: They are fired at high temperatures by authentic and experienced artisans. The fired pattern will vary due to changes in temperature, humidity, etc. Slight variation may occur in color, size, and design, enhancing the individual artistic character of each piece.
- Note: The above data is manual measurement, there is a slight deviation, please understand! Due to lighting effects, the colour may slightly vary from the one shown in the picture.
Why You'll Love This Tea Cup
The dragon-phoenix-and-clouds composition is instantly recognizable, so the cup reads as a piece of traditional art rather than plain tableware. Two size options let you match the bowl to your pouring habit, from a tighter 150 ml to a fuller 170 ml. Because each cup is hand-painted and kiln-fired, the gold outline and glaze tone vary slightly between pieces, making every cup individual.
Care Instructions
- Rinse after use and wash by hand with warm water and a soft cloth; avoid abrasive pads that can wear the painted glaze and gilding.
- Avoid sudden temperature shocks, such as pouring boiling water into a cold cup.
- Dry fully and store in a dry place where the rim and foot band will not be scratched.
- Keep away from harsh detergents and chemicals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I choose the small or the big cup?
Go by portion size. The small version measures 8.5cm*6.5cm and holds about 150 ml, while the big version measures 8.6cm*6cm and holds about 170 ml with a slightly wider stance. If you already own a bowl you like, compare these numbers with it before choosing.
Is the artwork painted on or printed?
The listing describes a hand-painted design fired at high temperature. Because the pattern is painted and kiln-fired rather than printed, color, line detail, and glaze tone vary slightly from cup to cup.
What exactly is shown on the cup's surface?
The design pairs a dragon and a phoenix with cloud details, a traditional Chinese combination. The piece shown highlights the gold-outlined phoenix amid teal and orange clouds with a flaming pearl, and the foot ring carries a gilded key-fret band.
Are the tea tray and accessories in the photos included?
No. The listing states that the other cup accessories shown in the photos are photo props only and are not included; you receive the ceramic tea cup in the size you select.
Can I put it in the dishwasher?
Hand washing is the safer choice. The painted glaze and gilded foot band are best cleaned with warm water and a soft cloth, and kept away from harsh detergent, to preserve the finish over regular use.
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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