Description
Jingdezhen Porcelain – Exquisite Intangible Cultural Heritage
The core materials of Jingdezhen porcelain are kaolin (gaolingtu) and porcelain stone (cishi). After washing and aging, these materials are proportionally blended into clay body to ensure stability under high-temperature firing.
The meticulous handcrafting process involves multiple stages: hand-throwing on a potter’s wheel, trimming and refining the body, glaze application (including overglaze, in-glaze, and underglaze techniques), and firing.
The firing process, susceptible to damage from temperature fluctuations, contributes to both the extraordinary beauty and relative scarcity of Jingdezhen porcelain.
Jingdezhen ceramics embody dignified elegance, adorned with auspicious motifs such as dragon patterns (longwen, symbolizing imperial authority) and interlocking lotus vines (chanzhilian, representing longevity and harmony).
More than utilitarian objects, Jingdezhen ceramics represent the material embodiment of Chinese civilization. As diplomatic gifts and global trade commodities, they have profoundly influenced ceramic production worldwide.
Experience the timeless elegance of traditional Chinese porcelain with this Jingdezhen hand-painted Doucai tea cup, featuring an endless lotus (缠枝莲) motif in vibrant overglaze enamels and a distinctive high-foot, flared-rim design. Perfectly balanced for both display and sipping, it embodies centuries of artisan heritage.
Authentic Doucai Technique
Combines underglaze blue outlines with overglaze colored enamels, yielding a delicate, multi-hued finish.
Endless Lotus Symbolism
The entwined lotus pattern represents purity, continuity, and unity—perfect for bringing harmony to tea rituals.
High-Foot Flared-Rim Design
Originating from Ming dynasty tea wares, the flared rim (撇口) ensures a smooth pour and enhanced aroma release, while the elevated foot (高足) offers visual lightness.
Our master artisans employ a dual-firing process: first painting blue outlines on the shaped cup and firing at high temperature; then applying overglaze enamels in vibrant hues and firing again at a lower temperature to lock in the glossy finish. This meticulous method produces a teacup that’s as durable as it is beautiful.
Teapot capacity: 90 ml
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