Four Seasons Peace — Handcrafted Ceramic Tea Cup Set with Forbidden City Red glaze

This is an artisanal porcelain tea cup — a harmonious blend of traditional craftsmanship and cultural symbolism, ideal for refined tea rituals or as a distinguished gift.

Fired at high temperatures, this cup features a rich Forbidden City Red glaze, paired with a hand-carved silver inlay of an auspicious lion motif at the base. The vibrant red signifies prosperity and vitality, while the silver guardian lion symbolizes protection, peace, and good fortune throughout the four seasons.

The balanced size makes it perfect for savoring fine teas, with a comfortable grip and a smooth yet tactile surface. Whether enjoyed as a single master cup or paired as a set, it brings both visual elegance and meaningful blessings to every tea moment.

A thoughtful choice for tea connoisseurs, cultural enthusiasts, or as a unique corporate gift — embodying the harmony of artistry, tradition, and auspicious wishes.

Includes: 1 × Tea Cup or 2 × Tea Cups As Set.

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 × Tea Cup or 2 × Tea Cups As Set.
• Dimensions: Tea Cup: 8.5 × 3.8 cm
• Capacity: Tea Cup: 65ml
  
• 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.
• Inspired by the symbolic power of the guardian lion, this cup’s interior showcases a three-dimensional lion-head door knocker motif — a historic emblem of protection, courage, and auspicious blessings. The dignified form is believed to guard the home and bring peace and harmony to its owner.
• The rich “Forbidden City Red” glaze is paired with an egg-shell crackle texture, conveying the profound beauty of tradition while hinting at hidden potential and the mystery within.
• Whether enjoyed as a single master cup or as a paired set, it’s an ideal choice for mindful tea rituals or as a meaningful gift, carrying wishes for peace, prosperity, and blessings through all seasons.
  

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