999 Sterling Silver Lion Tea Pot
The imperial lion in Tang court art was depicted with a combination of fearsome power and beneficent intention, a creature whose strength was wholly in the service of protection and good order. The 999 Sterling Silver Lion Tea Pot honours this vision, its high-fired ceramic body wrapped in an S999 sterling silver exterior overlay painted with hand-rendered lion motifs in rich red and vivid blue, the beast depicted with the majestic bearing of a court artisan's finest effort.
Key Features
- Material: High-fired ceramic with S999 sterling silver exterior overlay
- Capacity: 150ml
Artisan Craftsmanship
Each lion on the S999 sterling silver exterior overlay of this tea pot is hand-painted with the precision and confidence of Tang imperial polychrome work, the artist working on the curved silver surface as a painter works on silk: with awareness of the ground's curvature, the light's angle and the viewer's eventual position in relation to the vessel. At 150ml, the pot is proportioned for an intimate gongfu session, its spout shaped for a controlled, graceful pour and its handle for a secure, confident grip.
Cultural Symbolism
Courage and strength are the lion's primary gifts, in Chinese as in many cultures. But the Tang lion also carries protection as a specific function: it stands at gates and thresholds to repel what is harmful and admit what is good. A tea pot bearing the lion is a vessel that has been marked for good purpose: the tea it contains is produced in a space of protection, shared with an intention of blessing.
The Perfect Gift
A powerful and culturally rich gift for occasions marked by challenge, transition or the beginning of something new. The 150ml capacity makes it an ideal daily companion for the gongfu practitioner, whilst its commanding design ensures it earns a place of honour in any collection.
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.
From Tang imperial gates to your tea table, the lion stands watch over every pour.
The imperial lion in Tang court art was depicted with a combination of fearsome power and beneficent intention, a creature whose strength was wholly in the service of protection and good order. The 999 Sterling Silver Lion Tea Pot honours this vision, its high-fired ceramic body wrapped in an S999 sterling silver exterior overlay painted with hand-rendered lion motifs in rich red and vivid blue, the beast depicted with the majestic bearing of a court artisan's finest effort.
Key Features
- Material: High-fired ceramic with S999 sterling silver exterior overlay
- Capacity: 150ml
Artisan Craftsmanship
Each lion on the S999 sterling silver exterior overlay of this tea pot is hand-painted with the precision and confidence of Tang imperial polychrome work, the artist working on the curved silver surface as a painter works on silk: with awareness of the ground's curvature, the light's angle and the viewer's eventual position in relation to the vessel. At 150ml, the pot is proportioned for an intimate gongfu session, its spout shaped for a controlled, graceful pour and its handle for a secure, confident grip.
Cultural Symbolism
Courage and strength are the lion's primary gifts, in Chinese as in many cultures. But the Tang lion also carries protection as a specific function: it stands at gates and thresholds to repel what is harmful and admit what is good. A tea pot bearing the lion is a vessel that has been marked for good purpose: the tea it contains is produced in a space of protection, shared with an intention of blessing.
The Perfect Gift
A powerful and culturally rich gift for occasions marked by challenge, transition or the beginning of something new. The 150ml capacity makes it an ideal daily companion for the gongfu practitioner, whilst its commanding design ensures it earns a place of honour in any collection.
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.
From Tang imperial gates to your tea table, the lion stands watch over every pour.
Original: $162.80
-65%$162.80
$56.98Description
The imperial lion in Tang court art was depicted with a combination of fearsome power and beneficent intention, a creature whose strength was wholly in the service of protection and good order. The 999 Sterling Silver Lion Tea Pot honours this vision, its high-fired ceramic body wrapped in an S999 sterling silver exterior overlay painted with hand-rendered lion motifs in rich red and vivid blue, the beast depicted with the majestic bearing of a court artisan's finest effort.
Key Features
- Material: High-fired ceramic with S999 sterling silver exterior overlay
- Capacity: 150ml
Artisan Craftsmanship
Each lion on the S999 sterling silver exterior overlay of this tea pot is hand-painted with the precision and confidence of Tang imperial polychrome work, the artist working on the curved silver surface as a painter works on silk: with awareness of the ground's curvature, the light's angle and the viewer's eventual position in relation to the vessel. At 150ml, the pot is proportioned for an intimate gongfu session, its spout shaped for a controlled, graceful pour and its handle for a secure, confident grip.
Cultural Symbolism
Courage and strength are the lion's primary gifts, in Chinese as in many cultures. But the Tang lion also carries protection as a specific function: it stands at gates and thresholds to repel what is harmful and admit what is good. A tea pot bearing the lion is a vessel that has been marked for good purpose: the tea it contains is produced in a space of protection, shared with an intention of blessing.
The Perfect Gift
A powerful and culturally rich gift for occasions marked by challenge, transition or the beginning of something new. The 150ml capacity makes it an ideal daily companion for the gongfu practitioner, whilst its commanding design ensures it earns a place of honour in any collection.
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.
From Tang imperial gates to your tea table, the lion stands watch over every pour.
