Qing Hua Dragon Sancai Covered Gaiwan Tea Cup
In the tradition of Jingdezhen's master potters, whose blue-and-white porcelain graced the tables of emperors and the courts of distant kingdoms, the Qing Hua Dragon Sancai Covered Gaiwan Tea Cup renders one of China's most sovereign motifs in cobalt and white. Hand-painted in the classical qinghua style on high-fired porcelain, the imperial dragon coils across the bowl in full command, its form executed with the precision and vitality that has defined Chinese ceramic art for over six centuries.
Key Features
- Material: High-fired porcelain with hand-painted qinghua (blue-and-white) underglaze
- Dimensions: Width 10cm ยท Height 10cm
- Capacity: 170ml
- Includes: Lidded gaiwan bowl with fitted cover
- Ideal for: Gongfu tea ceremony, daily tea ritual, gifting
Artisan Craftsmanship
Each gaiwan is individually hand-painted by skilled artisans trained in the qinghua tradition, a technique born in the Yuan Dynasty and perfected across the Ming and Qing imperial kilns of Jingdezhen. The dragon is rendered freehand in cobalt blue underglaze, its scales, claws, and cloud-fire surrounds drawn with a single, uninterrupted confidence of line. No two pieces are identical. The faint variations between one gaiwan and the next are not imperfections; they are the evidence of a living hand at work, carrying forward a craft that no machine has ever been able to replicate.
Cultural Symbolism
The dragon has been China's supreme symbol of imperial authority, celestial power, and auspicious fortune for more than three thousand years. To drink from a dragon vessel is to invite its energy into the ritual: strength, clarity, the commanding presence of something ancient and undiminished. The gaiwan itself, a covered bowl whose three parts represent heaven, earth, and humanity, is the most philosophically complete vessel in the Chinese tea tradition. Together, form and motif make this piece far more than a tea cup. It is a statement of heritage, poured with every brew.
The Perfect Gift
Presented in a gift box, the Qing Hua Dragon Sancai Covered Gaiwan 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, 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 the blue-and-white tradition of Jingdezhen meets the sovereign power of the imperial dragon, a gaiwan to be treasured across generations.
In the tradition of Jingdezhen's master potters, whose blue-and-white porcelain graced the tables of emperors and the courts of distant kingdoms, the Qing Hua Dragon Sancai Covered Gaiwan Tea Cup renders one of China's most sovereign motifs in cobalt and white. Hand-painted in the classical qinghua style on high-fired porcelain, the imperial dragon coils across the bowl in full command, its form executed with the precision and vitality that has defined Chinese ceramic art for over six centuries.
Key Features
- Material: High-fired porcelain with hand-painted qinghua (blue-and-white) underglaze
- Dimensions: Width 10cm ยท Height 10cm
- Capacity: 170ml
- Includes: Lidded gaiwan bowl with fitted cover
- Ideal for: Gongfu tea ceremony, daily tea ritual, gifting
Artisan Craftsmanship
Each gaiwan is individually hand-painted by skilled artisans trained in the qinghua tradition, a technique born in the Yuan Dynasty and perfected across the Ming and Qing imperial kilns of Jingdezhen. The dragon is rendered freehand in cobalt blue underglaze, its scales, claws, and cloud-fire surrounds drawn with a single, uninterrupted confidence of line. No two pieces are identical. The faint variations between one gaiwan and the next are not imperfections; they are the evidence of a living hand at work, carrying forward a craft that no machine has ever been able to replicate.
Cultural Symbolism
The dragon has been China's supreme symbol of imperial authority, celestial power, and auspicious fortune for more than three thousand years. To drink from a dragon vessel is to invite its energy into the ritual: strength, clarity, the commanding presence of something ancient and undiminished. The gaiwan itself, a covered bowl whose three parts represent heaven, earth, and humanity, is the most philosophically complete vessel in the Chinese tea tradition. Together, form and motif make this piece far more than a tea cup. It is a statement of heritage, poured with every brew.
The Perfect Gift
Presented in a gift box, the Qing Hua Dragon Sancai Covered Gaiwan 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, 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 the blue-and-white tradition of Jingdezhen meets the sovereign power of the imperial dragon, a gaiwan to be treasured across generations.
Original: $73.00
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$25.55Description
In the tradition of Jingdezhen's master potters, whose blue-and-white porcelain graced the tables of emperors and the courts of distant kingdoms, the Qing Hua Dragon Sancai Covered Gaiwan Tea Cup renders one of China's most sovereign motifs in cobalt and white. Hand-painted in the classical qinghua style on high-fired porcelain, the imperial dragon coils across the bowl in full command, its form executed with the precision and vitality that has defined Chinese ceramic art for over six centuries.
Key Features
- Material: High-fired porcelain with hand-painted qinghua (blue-and-white) underglaze
- Dimensions: Width 10cm ยท Height 10cm
- Capacity: 170ml
- Includes: Lidded gaiwan bowl with fitted cover
- Ideal for: Gongfu tea ceremony, daily tea ritual, gifting
Artisan Craftsmanship
Each gaiwan is individually hand-painted by skilled artisans trained in the qinghua tradition, a technique born in the Yuan Dynasty and perfected across the Ming and Qing imperial kilns of Jingdezhen. The dragon is rendered freehand in cobalt blue underglaze, its scales, claws, and cloud-fire surrounds drawn with a single, uninterrupted confidence of line. No two pieces are identical. The faint variations between one gaiwan and the next are not imperfections; they are the evidence of a living hand at work, carrying forward a craft that no machine has ever been able to replicate.
Cultural Symbolism
The dragon has been China's supreme symbol of imperial authority, celestial power, and auspicious fortune for more than three thousand years. To drink from a dragon vessel is to invite its energy into the ritual: strength, clarity, the commanding presence of something ancient and undiminished. The gaiwan itself, a covered bowl whose three parts represent heaven, earth, and humanity, is the most philosophically complete vessel in the Chinese tea tradition. Together, form and motif make this piece far more than a tea cup. It is a statement of heritage, poured with every brew.
The Perfect Gift
Presented in a gift box, the Qing Hua Dragon Sancai Covered Gaiwan 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, 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 the blue-and-white tradition of Jingdezhen meets the sovereign power of the imperial dragon, a gaiwan to be treasured across generations.
