Echoes of Dunhuang — Handmade Qing Moss Rock Glaze Teacup & Teapot Set

In the tranquil elegance of “Moss Green Rock Glaze,” a dialogue between nature and craftsmanship unfolds — a tea moment steeped in texture, depth, and artistry.

This porcelain tea set features a hand-shaped master tea cup (45ml) and a square-handle teapot (150ml), both adorned with a lustrous gold-embossed seal motif. The distinctive “moss green” glaze, with its intricate crackle and layered patina, recalls the weathered beauty of ancient stone cloaked in alpine moss.

Inspired by traditional Dunhuang aesthetics, the design combines the rugged charm of kiln-fired transformation with the refinement of high-fired porcelain, giving each piece its own unique marbling and surface variations. The tactile contrast of smooth glaze and organic texture enhances the sensory ritual of brewing and savoring fine tea.

Includes: 1 × 45ml porcelain tea cup with gold seal motif, 1 × 150ml square-handle porcelain teapot with built-in strainer and matching lid.

Artisan Heritage

• Made in: Jingdezhen, China — celebrated as the “Porcelain Capital” for over a millennium. Nestled in the hills of Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen has been the beating heart of Chinese ceramics since the Song dynasty. Once home to imperial kilns producing wares exclusively for the royal court, its legacy lives on through generations of master artisans. Every piece from this region carries echoes of dynastic elegance, time-honored technique, and cultural refinement.
• Crafted by: Master artisans who inherit generations of traditional ceramic craftsmanship, shaping each piece entirely by hand using slow wheel-throwing and brush-glazing techniques
• Firing process: Kiln-fired at 1325°C for a full 24 hours, undergoing a rigorous 72-step journey from clay to porcelain — each stage enhancing its strength, resilience, and delicate tactility
• Legacy: Jingdezhen porcelain has graced royal courts, Silk Road caravans, and collectors' shelves around the world. Today, its legacy lives on through a quiet elegance that blends timeless form with contemporary soul

Product Details

• Set Includes: 1 × 45ml porcelain tea cup with gold seal motif, 1 × 150ml square-handle porcelain teapot with built-in strainer and matching lid.
• Dimensions: Tea Cup: 5 × 6 cm; Teapot: 7.5 × 11.5 cm
• Capacity: Tea Cup: 45ml; Teapot: 150ml
• Material: High-fired porcelain with hand-brushed white slip coating (fen-yin technique). Matte finish with natural surface variation and exposed clay texture.
• Finish: High-quality glaze with subtle brushstroke texture, creating a refined visual depth. Each piece is handcrafted, with natural variations in tone and pattern that make it uniquely its own.

Meaning & Symbolism

• Fen-yin (white slipware) is a traditional ceramic technique where a layer of white slip — a liquid clay — is brushed over a darker clay body. Instead of smoothing or covering completely, the artist leaves the surface intentionally uneven, allowing the underlying material to show through. This creates a unique texture and depth, often called a “white blush” or “ceramic makeup.” Each piece reveals hand-brushed marks, thickness variations, and natural imperfections — a celebration of imperfection and individuality in handmade porcelain.
• The Moss Green Rock Glaze captures the ancient charm of weathered stone, with mottled green tones reminiscent of moss-covered cliffs and the patina of time. Infused with design inspiration from the Dunhuang Mogao Caves, the piece echoes the murals’ serene elegance and cultural depth, blending history, art, and nature.
• Hand-painted gold accents trace the vessel’s contours like threads of sunlight in a cave painting, elevating the vintage character with a subtle sense of luxury. The gold detailing references the gilded patterns found in Dunhuang artifacts, adding a layer of timeless artistry.
• The fusion of earthy glaze, Dunhuang-inspired motifs, and refined gold highlights makes this tea set a meaningful choice for tea lovers, art collectors, or as an elegant gift, carrying the spirit of calmness, cultural appreciation, and refined living.
  

Craft Story: Jingdezhen

• Historical Significance: Nestled in the misty mountains of Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen has been crafting porcelain for over 1,700 years. The city’s kilns once produced imperial ware for Tang and Song courts, setting technical and aesthetic benchmarks that shaped East Asian ceramics for centuries.
• Ceramic Innovation: Beyond its legacy, Jingdezhen is a crucible of innovation — where traditional hand-throwing and glazing coexist with contemporary experimentation. Studios in the region continue to develop unique clay bodies, custom glazes, and sculptural techniques passed down through apprenticeships and artist guilds.
• Cultural Impact: From monochrome wares to celadon and blue-and-white porcelain, Jingdezhen’s artistic output has long been a cultural ambassador of Chinese craftsmanship. Its ceramics have crossed oceans, appearing in museum collections and collector circles from Kyoto to Amsterdam.
• Modern Renaissance: Today’s Jingdezhen is a vibrant creative hub — home to thousands of independent ceramic artists, design studios, and cross-disciplinary collaborations. The city bridges past and present, producing work that is both deeply rooted and globally relevant.
  

Care Instructions

• Dishwasher safe — suitable for everyday machine washing
• Microwave safe — porcelain is heat-resistant and beverage-safe

• Also easy to hand wash — gentle cleaning preserves the artisan texture and glaze