Golden And Silver Mountain — Handcrafted Porcelain Tea Cups Set

This artisanal coarse pottery tea cup set — inspired by the endless charm of misty mountains — blends cultural artistry with natural texture, perfect for mindful tea moments or meaningful gifting.

Each cup is hand-painted with layered golden or silver mountain motifs against a deep matte black backdrop, evoking the poetic imagery of peaks and valleys under changing light. The tactile surface offers a comfortable grip, while the refined silhouette balances visual elegance with practical functionality.

Symbolizing stability, harmony, and enduring beauty, the “Golden Mountain” and “Silver Mountain” designs can be enjoyed individually or as a paired set for couples. Whether for personal tea rituals or as a distinguished gift, they embody a connection between nature’s grandeur and the quiet joy of tea.

Includes: 1 × Tea Cup or 2 × Tea Cup 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 Cup As Set
• Dimensions: Tea Cup: 3.6 × 6.3 cm
• Capacity: Tea Cup: 80ml
  
• 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 endless beauty of mountain ranges, this cup embodies the tranquil majesty of nature. The minimalist mountain silhouette is hand-painted on a coarse pottery surface, adorned with delicate gold or silver accents, creating a striking interplay of height, depth, and texture.
• The design symbolizes the grandeur of “Golden Mountains” and “Silver Mountains,” representing prosperity, elegance, and enduring strength — inviting the tea drinker to savor both the richness of culture and the serenity of nature in every sip.
• Crafted through traditional ceramic hand-painting techniques, every brushstroke captures the layered beauty of peaks and valleys, making each piece a unique expression of craftsmanship and art.
• The blend of cultural symbolism and artistic detail makes this cup an elegant choice for personal use or as a thoughtful gift, representing blessings, harmony, and a return to nature.

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