Painting Cup

A universe painted in miniature; the Way of Tea savored within the cup.

Hand-painted tea cups are more than mere vessels for holding tea; they are fluid canvases of art within the tea ceremony. Each cup is meticulously outlined by an artisan’s brush—whether featuring the understated elegance of blue-and-white, the passionate vibrancy of underglaze red, or the refined grace of scrolling lotus patterns. These unique designs embody both the spirit of nature and the dedication of human craftsmanship.

In the tea ceremony, hand-painted cups elevate the act of tasting tea into a profound aesthetic experience. As scalding tea is poured in, the rising steam causes the cup’s patterns to shimmer and emerge, reminiscent of dawn’s first light; as the temperature shifts, the colors blend with the hue of the tea, evoking the serene stillness of twilight. Its exquisite 30ml capacity serves as a measure of focused mindfulness, inviting the drinker—while holding the cup for a closer look—to hear the whispered dialogue between artist and porcelain, and to feel the warmth of the seasons’ light and shadow held within their palm.

The essence of the tea ceremony lies in "Harmony, Respect, Purity, and Tranquility." Forged from clay and fire, the hand-painted cup cradles the tea’s gentle warmth, perfectly uniting visual beauty with the pleasure of taste. It serves as a reminder to the drinker: amidst the fast pace of modern life, one may find abundance in the smallest details at the tea table. With a heart open to joy, every sip becomes both a tribute to traditional aesthetics and a pursuit of inner peace.

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Hand-painted alum-red mandarin fish cracked teacup with unique ceramic glaze from Jingdezhen

Alum-red Mandarin Fish Cracked Teacup

$137.57
Material: Ceramic Origin: Jingdezhen, Jiangxi. Capacity: 85 ml Style: Ink Salmon Cracked Teacup, Alum-red Mandarin Fish Cracked Teacup Craftsmanship: Hand-made + Hand-painted Fish + Inlaying Copper/Inlaying SilverThe host cup, as...
Blue and white ceramic teacup with alum red design, silver copper rim, and cracked glaze from Jingdezhen

Blue and White Alum Red Teacup Wrapped Silver Copper Mouth

$127.67$166.66
Material: Ceramic Origin: Jingdezhen, Jiangxi. Capacity: 80 ml The host cup, as the name suggests, is the cup used by the host during the tea ceremony. It is the host's...
Pinched gold silk ceramic Dragon Phoenix Cup from Dehua with intricate dragon and phoenix design

Pinched Gold Silk Dragon Phoenix Cup

$57.57
Material: Ceramic Origin: Dehua, Quanzhou. Dimensions: 9.9cm x 3.4cm, capacity 70ml. There is a kind of exquisite thing called cloisonné enamel. Cloisonné enamel refers to a vessel made by cutting...
Peking Opera Hua Dan ceramic cup from Dehua with red facial makeup design on white porcelain

Peking Opera Hua Dan Cup

$57.57
Material: Ceramic Origin: Dehua, Quanzhou. Peking Opera Hua Dan Cup: 9.9cm x 3.4cm, capacity 70ml. Peking Opera facial makeup was gradually formed in the 18th and 19th centuries. It is a...
Ice Species Jade Porcelain gold cup with delicate translucent texture and hand-painted design from Dehua ceramic craftsmanship

Ice Species Jade Porcelain Heap Gold Cup

$27.27
Material: Ceramic Origin: Dehua, Quanzhou. Dimensions: 6.2cm x 4.3cm, capacity 60ml. Ice Species Jade Porcelain has a unique taste. Its characteristic is that when you taste hot soup in an...
Ceramic Painted Song Lan Ru Kiln Mug with golden rim and agate glaze from Dehua, Quanzhou, 300ml capacity

Painted Song Lan Ru Kiln Mug

$38.57
Material: Ceramic Origin: Dehua, Quanzhou. Dimensions: 9.3cm x 9.7cm, capacity 300ml. "Even if you have a huge fortune, it is not as good as a piece of Ru porcelain." The...
Ceramic Ru Kiln Tea Cup with golden rim and painted landscapes, 7cm x 5.5cm, Dehua porcelain

Ru Kiln Tea Cup Painted Landscapes Gongfu Teacup

$37.25
Material: Ceramic Origin: Dehua, Quanzhou. Dimensions: 7.0cm x 5.5cm, capacity 80ml. "Even if you have a huge fortune, it is not as good as a piece of Ru porcelain." The...
Porcelain Ru Yao Tea Cup with ice crackle glaze from Jingdezhen, elegant ceramic for traditional Kung Fu tea ceremony

Elegant Landscape Ice Crackle Ru Yao Tea Cup

$38.57
Material: Porcelain Origin: Jingdezhen, Jiangxi. Dragon Egg Cup: 6.5 cm x 6.2 cm, capacity 100 ml. Square Cup: 5.8cm x 5.9cm, capacity 70ml. Experience the beauty and tradition of tea...
Gilt silver enamel painted teapots with intricate Chinese court style floral designs from Dehua, Quanzhou, showcasing luxurious filigree craftsmanship and silver-gilt detailing.

Gilt Silver Fengming Painted Teapots

$58.68$157.67
Material: Ceramic Origin: Dehua, Quanzhou. Popular Elements: Chinese Court Style Process: Enamel Color + Gilt Silver Painted Teapots: 12.5 x 8.0 cm, capacity 200 ml. Teacup: 7.3 x 5.5 cm,...
Dehua Ice Jade Porcelain Gaiwan and teacups with hand-painted osmanthus motif, translucent ceramic and elegant design

Ice Jade Porcelain Gaiwan and Cups

$38.88$117.27
Material: Ceramic Origin: Dehua, Quanzhou. Process: Hand-drawn Embryo + Hand-painted Gaiwan: 8.8 x 7.0 cm, capacity 110 ml. Teacup: 6.1 x 4.5 cm, capacity 45 ml. Lovely De Hua Ice Jade...
Intricately decorated enamel teacup with cloisonné floral patterns, Jingdezhen origin, palace style ceramic craftsmanship

Tasse à thé en soie émaillée pincées

$95.65$77.67
Matériel: Céramique Origine : Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Éléments populaires : style palais Processus: Pincées Soie Ename Tasse à thé : 8,3 x 5,5 cm, contenance 130 ml. L'émail de peinture corporelle en...
Gilt pastel ceramic tiger teacup with Chinese retro style and intricate hand-painted tiger design

Tasse Tigre Pastel Doré

$97.67
Matériel: Céramique Style: style rétro chinois Artisanat : cuisson à haute température à 1 300 ° + couleurs de glaçure Dimensions : 8,2 x 5,2 cm, contenance 140 ml. Fabriqué à la main...