999 Sterling Silver Qing Hua Thousand Flowers Flared Bell-Mouth Tea Cup
In the tradition of Jingdezhen's imperial kilns, where a single cup was considered worthy of an emperor's hand, the 999 Sterling Silver Qing Hua Thousand Flowers Tea Cup renders the classical wanhua (ๅ่ฑ) motif in an unbroken field of cobalt blue across the dujin (้ป้ฆ) flared cup form. Peonies, chrysanthemums, plum blossoms, and lotus flowers interlock across every surface without pause or plain ground, their petals drawn with the confidence of a hand trained in centuries of tradition.
Crafted from high-fired ceramic with an S999 sterling silver exterior overlay, it unites the luminous clarity of blue-and-white porcelain with the cool, refined radiance of pure silver.
Key Features
- Material: Crafted from high-fired ceramic with an S999 sterling silver exterior overlay
- Form: Dujin cup (้ป้ฆๆฏ) โ flared bell-mouth cup
- Height: 4.9cm ยท Mouth diameter: 6cm ยท Capacity: 50ml
- Ideal for: Gongfu tea ceremony, daily tea ritual, gifting and collecting
Artisan Craftsmanship
The thousand flowers pattern asks everything of the artisan. There is no negative space, no plain ground to anchor the eye or rest the brush. Every centimetre of the cup's surface must be filled with intention, each bloom drawn freehand in cobalt underglaze before the first firing, the flowers layered and interlocking with a density that demands both technical mastery and extraordinary patience. On a cup this small, the precision required is all the more remarkable: peonies in full bloom, cherry blossoms in delicate cluster, and chrysanthemums in fine relief, each rendered with the same confidence and clarity as if the surface were ten times larger. The S999 sterling silver exterior overlay is applied by hand after firing, seamlessly encasing the ceramic in pure silver so that every sip is held in both tradition and refinement.
Cultural Symbolism
In Chinese visual culture, a field of unbroken flowers is an expression of abundance without end โ the ten thousand things of the natural world existing in harmony, each bloom carrying its own blessing. The peony speaks of wealth and honour; the chrysanthemum of longevity and scholarly virtue; the lotus of purity rising effortlessly from still water; the plum of quiet resilience through adversity. To drink from this cup is to hold in your hands the full vocabulary of Chinese blessing, rendered in cobalt and silver, and offered with every pour.
The Perfect Gift
Presented in a gift box, the 999 Sterling Silver Qing Hua Thousand Flowers Tea Cup is a distinguished offering for tea connoisseurs, collectors of Chinese ceramics, and those who honour the depth of Chinese cultural heritage. A cherished gift for Chinese New Year, weddings, milestone celebrations, housewarming, or any occasion deserving something truly refined.
Imperial Brocade Gift Box
For a gifting experience as considered as the piece itself, the Imperial Brocade Gift Box is available as a top-up at $32.80. Inspired by the rich textile traditions of the Tang imperial court, the brocade box elevates the presentation with layers of cultural symbolism and tactile luxury, making it the complete expression of refined Chinese artisanship.
Where a thousand flowers bloom across cobalt and silver, a cup to be treasured across generations.
In the tradition of Jingdezhen's imperial kilns, where a single cup was considered worthy of an emperor's hand, the 999 Sterling Silver Qing Hua Thousand Flowers Tea Cup renders the classical wanhua (ๅ่ฑ) motif in an unbroken field of cobalt blue across the dujin (้ป้ฆ) flared cup form. Peonies, chrysanthemums, plum blossoms, and lotus flowers interlock across every surface without pause or plain ground, their petals drawn with the confidence of a hand trained in centuries of tradition.
Crafted from high-fired ceramic with an S999 sterling silver exterior overlay, it unites the luminous clarity of blue-and-white porcelain with the cool, refined radiance of pure silver.
Key Features
- Material: Crafted from high-fired ceramic with an S999 sterling silver exterior overlay
- Form: Dujin cup (้ป้ฆๆฏ) โ flared bell-mouth cup
- Height: 4.9cm ยท Mouth diameter: 6cm ยท Capacity: 50ml
- Ideal for: Gongfu tea ceremony, daily tea ritual, gifting and collecting
Artisan Craftsmanship
The thousand flowers pattern asks everything of the artisan. There is no negative space, no plain ground to anchor the eye or rest the brush. Every centimetre of the cup's surface must be filled with intention, each bloom drawn freehand in cobalt underglaze before the first firing, the flowers layered and interlocking with a density that demands both technical mastery and extraordinary patience. On a cup this small, the precision required is all the more remarkable: peonies in full bloom, cherry blossoms in delicate cluster, and chrysanthemums in fine relief, each rendered with the same confidence and clarity as if the surface were ten times larger. The S999 sterling silver exterior overlay is applied by hand after firing, seamlessly encasing the ceramic in pure silver so that every sip is held in both tradition and refinement.
Cultural Symbolism
In Chinese visual culture, a field of unbroken flowers is an expression of abundance without end โ the ten thousand things of the natural world existing in harmony, each bloom carrying its own blessing. The peony speaks of wealth and honour; the chrysanthemum of longevity and scholarly virtue; the lotus of purity rising effortlessly from still water; the plum of quiet resilience through adversity. To drink from this cup is to hold in your hands the full vocabulary of Chinese blessing, rendered in cobalt and silver, and offered with every pour.
The Perfect Gift
Presented in a gift box, the 999 Sterling Silver Qing Hua Thousand Flowers Tea Cup is a distinguished offering for tea connoisseurs, collectors of Chinese ceramics, and those who honour the depth of Chinese cultural heritage. A cherished gift for Chinese New Year, weddings, milestone celebrations, housewarming, or any occasion deserving something truly refined.
Imperial Brocade Gift Box
For a gifting experience as considered as the piece itself, the Imperial Brocade Gift Box is available as a top-up at $32.80. Inspired by the rich textile traditions of the Tang imperial court, the brocade box elevates the presentation with layers of cultural symbolism and tactile luxury, making it the complete expression of refined Chinese artisanship.
Where a thousand flowers bloom across cobalt and silver, a cup to be treasured across generations.
Original: $61.20
-65%$61.20
$21.42Description
In the tradition of Jingdezhen's imperial kilns, where a single cup was considered worthy of an emperor's hand, the 999 Sterling Silver Qing Hua Thousand Flowers Tea Cup renders the classical wanhua (ๅ่ฑ) motif in an unbroken field of cobalt blue across the dujin (้ป้ฆ) flared cup form. Peonies, chrysanthemums, plum blossoms, and lotus flowers interlock across every surface without pause or plain ground, their petals drawn with the confidence of a hand trained in centuries of tradition.
Crafted from high-fired ceramic with an S999 sterling silver exterior overlay, it unites the luminous clarity of blue-and-white porcelain with the cool, refined radiance of pure silver.
Key Features
- Material: Crafted from high-fired ceramic with an S999 sterling silver exterior overlay
- Form: Dujin cup (้ป้ฆๆฏ) โ flared bell-mouth cup
- Height: 4.9cm ยท Mouth diameter: 6cm ยท Capacity: 50ml
- Ideal for: Gongfu tea ceremony, daily tea ritual, gifting and collecting
Artisan Craftsmanship
The thousand flowers pattern asks everything of the artisan. There is no negative space, no plain ground to anchor the eye or rest the brush. Every centimetre of the cup's surface must be filled with intention, each bloom drawn freehand in cobalt underglaze before the first firing, the flowers layered and interlocking with a density that demands both technical mastery and extraordinary patience. On a cup this small, the precision required is all the more remarkable: peonies in full bloom, cherry blossoms in delicate cluster, and chrysanthemums in fine relief, each rendered with the same confidence and clarity as if the surface were ten times larger. The S999 sterling silver exterior overlay is applied by hand after firing, seamlessly encasing the ceramic in pure silver so that every sip is held in both tradition and refinement.
Cultural Symbolism
In Chinese visual culture, a field of unbroken flowers is an expression of abundance without end โ the ten thousand things of the natural world existing in harmony, each bloom carrying its own blessing. The peony speaks of wealth and honour; the chrysanthemum of longevity and scholarly virtue; the lotus of purity rising effortlessly from still water; the plum of quiet resilience through adversity. To drink from this cup is to hold in your hands the full vocabulary of Chinese blessing, rendered in cobalt and silver, and offered with every pour.
The Perfect Gift
Presented in a gift box, the 999 Sterling Silver Qing Hua Thousand Flowers Tea Cup is a distinguished offering for tea connoisseurs, collectors of Chinese ceramics, and those who honour the depth of Chinese cultural heritage. A cherished gift for Chinese New Year, weddings, milestone celebrations, housewarming, or any occasion deserving something truly refined.
Imperial Brocade Gift Box
For a gifting experience as considered as the piece itself, the Imperial Brocade Gift Box is available as a top-up at $32.80. Inspired by the rich textile traditions of the Tang imperial court, the brocade box elevates the presentation with layers of cultural symbolism and tactile luxury, making it the complete expression of refined Chinese artisanship.
Where a thousand flowers bloom across cobalt and silver, a cup to be treasured across generations.
