999 Sterling Silver Lion Tea Cup
In Tang imperial processions, lions of painted silk and lacquered wood flanked the emperor's palanquin, their vivid forms an announcement of power and protection. The 999 Sterling Silver Lion Tea Cup brings this heraldic spirit to the intimate scale of the tea table, its high-fired ceramic body dressed in an S999 sterling silver exterior overlay hand-painted with a magnificent lion in contrasting blue and red amidst leaping flames.
Key Features
- Material: High-fired ceramic with S999 sterling silver exterior overlay
- Capacity: 80ml / 100ml
- Available in: 80ml Tea Cup, 100ml Tea Cup
Artisan Craftsmanship
The lion design on the S999 sterling silver exterior overlay of this tea cup is rendered in the bold, high-contrast style of Tang court polychrome painting, where blue and red were paired to create a visual intensity that communicated the lion's energy without requiring scale or volume. Available in 80ml and 100ml sizes, both cups share the same quality of painted detail and the same smooth, polished interior that presents the tea's colour and clarity with perfect fidelity. The S999 silver overlay is worked by hand, the lion's form alive with the artist's individual touch.
Cultural Symbolism
In Chinese tradition, the lion's fire and intensity speak of a protection that is actively maintained, a guardian that does not merely observe but repels adversity with force. Red represents good fortune and celebration; blue, the scholar's sky and the protection of heaven's clarity. Together on a tea cup, they create a vessel that brings the force of these auspicious colours to the simple act of drinking tea, infusing the ceremony with an energy of vigour and purpose.
The Perfect Gift
A gift of considerable character for anyone who faces a significant challenge or new beginning, or for a collector drawn to the heraldic power of the Tang lion motif. Available in two sizes, allowing personalisation for a gongfu-style tasting (80ml) or a more generous pour (100ml).
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.
Flame and lion: hold this cup with both hands and feel the dynasty's confident energy meet your palms.
In Tang imperial processions, lions of painted silk and lacquered wood flanked the emperor's palanquin, their vivid forms an announcement of power and protection. The 999 Sterling Silver Lion Tea Cup brings this heraldic spirit to the intimate scale of the tea table, its high-fired ceramic body dressed in an S999 sterling silver exterior overlay hand-painted with a magnificent lion in contrasting blue and red amidst leaping flames.
Key Features
- Material: High-fired ceramic with S999 sterling silver exterior overlay
- Capacity: 80ml / 100ml
- Available in: 80ml Tea Cup, 100ml Tea Cup
Artisan Craftsmanship
The lion design on the S999 sterling silver exterior overlay of this tea cup is rendered in the bold, high-contrast style of Tang court polychrome painting, where blue and red were paired to create a visual intensity that communicated the lion's energy without requiring scale or volume. Available in 80ml and 100ml sizes, both cups share the same quality of painted detail and the same smooth, polished interior that presents the tea's colour and clarity with perfect fidelity. The S999 silver overlay is worked by hand, the lion's form alive with the artist's individual touch.
Cultural Symbolism
In Chinese tradition, the lion's fire and intensity speak of a protection that is actively maintained, a guardian that does not merely observe but repels adversity with force. Red represents good fortune and celebration; blue, the scholar's sky and the protection of heaven's clarity. Together on a tea cup, they create a vessel that brings the force of these auspicious colours to the simple act of drinking tea, infusing the ceremony with an energy of vigour and purpose.
The Perfect Gift
A gift of considerable character for anyone who faces a significant challenge or new beginning, or for a collector drawn to the heraldic power of the Tang lion motif. Available in two sizes, allowing personalisation for a gongfu-style tasting (80ml) or a more generous pour (100ml).
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.
Flame and lion: hold this cup with both hands and feel the dynasty's confident energy meet your palms.
Description
In Tang imperial processions, lions of painted silk and lacquered wood flanked the emperor's palanquin, their vivid forms an announcement of power and protection. The 999 Sterling Silver Lion Tea Cup brings this heraldic spirit to the intimate scale of the tea table, its high-fired ceramic body dressed in an S999 sterling silver exterior overlay hand-painted with a magnificent lion in contrasting blue and red amidst leaping flames.
Key Features
- Material: High-fired ceramic with S999 sterling silver exterior overlay
- Capacity: 80ml / 100ml
- Available in: 80ml Tea Cup, 100ml Tea Cup
Artisan Craftsmanship
The lion design on the S999 sterling silver exterior overlay of this tea cup is rendered in the bold, high-contrast style of Tang court polychrome painting, where blue and red were paired to create a visual intensity that communicated the lion's energy without requiring scale or volume. Available in 80ml and 100ml sizes, both cups share the same quality of painted detail and the same smooth, polished interior that presents the tea's colour and clarity with perfect fidelity. The S999 silver overlay is worked by hand, the lion's form alive with the artist's individual touch.
Cultural Symbolism
In Chinese tradition, the lion's fire and intensity speak of a protection that is actively maintained, a guardian that does not merely observe but repels adversity with force. Red represents good fortune and celebration; blue, the scholar's sky and the protection of heaven's clarity. Together on a tea cup, they create a vessel that brings the force of these auspicious colours to the simple act of drinking tea, infusing the ceremony with an energy of vigour and purpose.
The Perfect Gift
A gift of considerable character for anyone who faces a significant challenge or new beginning, or for a collector drawn to the heraldic power of the Tang lion motif. Available in two sizes, allowing personalisation for a gongfu-style tasting (80ml) or a more generous pour (100ml).
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.
Flame and lion: hold this cup with both hands and feel the dynasty's confident energy meet your palms.
