999 Sterling Silver Ink Dragon Tea Cup
In the tradition of Tang monochrome ink painting, the dragon was rendered in shades of black, grey and silver, stripped of colour to reveal the essential energy of the beast in pure brushwork. The 999 Sterling Silver Ink Dragon Tea Cup is an heir to this aesthetic, its high-fired ceramic body dressed in an S999 sterling silver exterior overlay hand-engraved with a dragon drawn in the spare, powerful lines of classical ink art.
Key Features
- Material: High-fired ceramic with S999 sterling silver exterior overlay
Artisan Craftsmanship
The Ink Dragon design on the S999 sterling silver exterior overlay of this tea cup honours the Tang tradition of ink painting on silk and paper, translating the brushwork aesthetic into the language of engraved silver. The dragon's body flows with the same restrained power as a master calligrapher's stroke: minimal, deliberate, alive. The silver surface heightens the ink-washed effect, the engraved lines catching shadow as the cup is turned in contemplation. The smooth interior is polished to concentrate and enhance the sensory experience of fine tea.
Cultural Symbolism
The ink-painted dragon carries a philosophical dimension absent from its more colourful counterparts: it is the dragon reduced to essence, power without ornament, strength expressed in a single unbroken line. In the Tang scholarly tradition, this aesthetic of restraint was the highest form of beauty, the calligrapher's art applied to the painter's subject. A tea cup bearing the ink dragon is an invitation to that same depth of appreciation.
The Perfect Gift
A considered gift for the tea practitioner who also appreciates Chinese art and calligraphy, or for a collector who values restraint and concept as much as ornament. The monochrome palette makes it an unexpectedly versatile piece, at home in both classical and contemporary settings.
Imperial Brocade Gift Box
For those who wish to present this piece in a manner befitting its heritage, the Imperial Brocade Gift Box is available as a top-up of $32.80. Inspired by the richly patterned brocade silks of the Tang imperial court, the box elevates every gifting occasion into a ceremony of its own, enveloping the piece in layers of cultural symbolism and regal presentation.
In a single engraved line, the dragon lives. In a single sip, the tradition breathes.
In the tradition of Tang monochrome ink painting, the dragon was rendered in shades of black, grey and silver, stripped of colour to reveal the essential energy of the beast in pure brushwork. The 999 Sterling Silver Ink Dragon Tea Cup is an heir to this aesthetic, its high-fired ceramic body dressed in an S999 sterling silver exterior overlay hand-engraved with a dragon drawn in the spare, powerful lines of classical ink art.
Key Features
- Material: High-fired ceramic with S999 sterling silver exterior overlay
Artisan Craftsmanship
The Ink Dragon design on the S999 sterling silver exterior overlay of this tea cup honours the Tang tradition of ink painting on silk and paper, translating the brushwork aesthetic into the language of engraved silver. The dragon's body flows with the same restrained power as a master calligrapher's stroke: minimal, deliberate, alive. The silver surface heightens the ink-washed effect, the engraved lines catching shadow as the cup is turned in contemplation. The smooth interior is polished to concentrate and enhance the sensory experience of fine tea.
Cultural Symbolism
The ink-painted dragon carries a philosophical dimension absent from its more colourful counterparts: it is the dragon reduced to essence, power without ornament, strength expressed in a single unbroken line. In the Tang scholarly tradition, this aesthetic of restraint was the highest form of beauty, the calligrapher's art applied to the painter's subject. A tea cup bearing the ink dragon is an invitation to that same depth of appreciation.
The Perfect Gift
A considered gift for the tea practitioner who also appreciates Chinese art and calligraphy, or for a collector who values restraint and concept as much as ornament. The monochrome palette makes it an unexpectedly versatile piece, at home in both classical and contemporary settings.
Imperial Brocade Gift Box
For those who wish to present this piece in a manner befitting its heritage, the Imperial Brocade Gift Box is available as a top-up of $32.80. Inspired by the richly patterned brocade silks of the Tang imperial court, the box elevates every gifting occasion into a ceremony of its own, enveloping the piece in layers of cultural symbolism and regal presentation.
In a single engraved line, the dragon lives. In a single sip, the tradition breathes.
Original: $100.80
-65%$100.80
$35.28Description
In the tradition of Tang monochrome ink painting, the dragon was rendered in shades of black, grey and silver, stripped of colour to reveal the essential energy of the beast in pure brushwork. The 999 Sterling Silver Ink Dragon Tea Cup is an heir to this aesthetic, its high-fired ceramic body dressed in an S999 sterling silver exterior overlay hand-engraved with a dragon drawn in the spare, powerful lines of classical ink art.
Key Features
- Material: High-fired ceramic with S999 sterling silver exterior overlay
Artisan Craftsmanship
The Ink Dragon design on the S999 sterling silver exterior overlay of this tea cup honours the Tang tradition of ink painting on silk and paper, translating the brushwork aesthetic into the language of engraved silver. The dragon's body flows with the same restrained power as a master calligrapher's stroke: minimal, deliberate, alive. The silver surface heightens the ink-washed effect, the engraved lines catching shadow as the cup is turned in contemplation. The smooth interior is polished to concentrate and enhance the sensory experience of fine tea.
Cultural Symbolism
The ink-painted dragon carries a philosophical dimension absent from its more colourful counterparts: it is the dragon reduced to essence, power without ornament, strength expressed in a single unbroken line. In the Tang scholarly tradition, this aesthetic of restraint was the highest form of beauty, the calligrapher's art applied to the painter's subject. A tea cup bearing the ink dragon is an invitation to that same depth of appreciation.
The Perfect Gift
A considered gift for the tea practitioner who also appreciates Chinese art and calligraphy, or for a collector who values restraint and concept as much as ornament. The monochrome palette makes it an unexpectedly versatile piece, at home in both classical and contemporary settings.
Imperial Brocade Gift Box
For those who wish to present this piece in a manner befitting its heritage, the Imperial Brocade Gift Box is available as a top-up of $32.80. Inspired by the richly patterned brocade silks of the Tang imperial court, the box elevates every gifting occasion into a ceremony of its own, enveloping the piece in layers of cultural symbolism and regal presentation.
In a single engraved line, the dragon lives. In a single sip, the tradition breathes.
