Description
What Is It?
This is a small tea cup with a matching saucer, made in black pottery and finished with the mottled amber-and-black surface associated with Jizhou kiln tortoiseshell glaze. At 50 ml, it is very much a gongfu-sized piece rather than an everyday drinking mug.
Why Is It Worth Buying?
The pleasure here is in the feeling of completion. The saucer gives the cup a proper resting place, and the glaze gives such a small piece real presence on the table. It feels thoughtful without feeling precious.
Why Is It Different from Ordinary Alternatives?
This glaze is not just a decorative colorway. In Jizhou kiln tradition, tortoiseshell glaze is one of the most recognizable surface techniques: a dark base is covered with another glaze, and in the kiln the layers shift into warm, shell-like markings. That is why the cup has depth and movement rather than a simple uniform finish.
How Do I Use It?
- pour a small round of brewed tea into the cup
- lift the cup comfortably and return it to the saucer between pours
- use it in gongfu sessions or on a small tea tray
- rinse gently and dry after use
Why Might Natural Variation Appear?
Because the set is handmade and the glaze changes during firing, the pattern edges, amber tones, and small details around the rim can vary a little from one set to another. Those small shifts are normal and are part of the kiln result.
Product Detail
Material: Black pottery + plant ash
Craft: Plant matter fused into ceramic during firing
Included pieces: 1 tea cup + 1 saucer
Cup diameter: 4 cm
Cup height: 4 cm
Capacity: 50 ml
Saucer diameter: 7 cm
Saucer height: 1.5 cm
Style: Jizhou kiln leopard pattern
Quantity options: One / Value pack(2)
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