Hundred Years of Harmony — Jingdezhen Porcelain Tea Set · 7-Piece Lotus Gift Box

Inspired by the symbolism of harmony and lotus elegance, this seven-piece porcelain tea set embodies beauty, balance, and refined tradition.

This tea set is all dressed in the distinctive Forbidden City Red Glaze — a hue inspired by the vermilion walls of the Forbidden City — a color long associated with joy, harmony, and celebration in Chinese culture. The lotus motif on each cup and teapot reflects the idea of hé (和) — harmony — echoing the ancient saying “The noble person values harmony without conformity.” In traditional belief, the lotus also represents purity and abundant blessings.

Fired at high temperatures for a smooth, lustrous finish, each piece is shaped with precision and grace. The set comes housed in a custom-designed gift box featuring the traditional “double joy” character, making it ideal for seasonal gatherings, meaningful gifting, or personal rituals of tea and reflection.

Includes: 1 × Teapot (260ml, L11.0cm × H15.9cm), 6 × Teacups (100ml each, D6.8cm × H5.6cm), 1 × Gift box (35.7cm × 13.5cm × 23.0cm)

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 × Teapot (260ml, L11.0cm × H15.9cm), 6 × Teacups (100ml each, D6.8cm × H5.6cm), 1 × Gift box (35.7cm × 13.5cm × 23.0cm)
• Dimensions: Teapot: 11.0 × 15.9 cm, Tea Cup: 6.8 × 5.6 cm, Gift Box: 35.7 × 13.5 × 23.0 cm
• Capacity: Teapot: 260ml, Tea Cup: 100ml
  
• 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 Forbidden City Red Elegance draws inspiration from the resplendent vermilion hues of the Forbidden City — a color historically reserved for imperial architecture, symbolizing power, prosperity, and timeless dignity. Its rich, warm tone evokes the grandeur of ancient palaces while bringing a sense of warmth and festivity to the tea ritual.
• Symbolism of Lotus & Harmony — This tea set draws inspiration from the lotus flower, a powerful cultural symbol in Chinese tradition. The word hé (荷, lotus) shares the same pronunciation as hé (和, harmony), representing peace, unity, and auspicious blessings. In weddings and celebrations, the lotus signifies purity, abundance, and noble lineage — a wish for grace and prosperity.
• Philosophy Behind the Design — The name Hundred Years of Harmony echoes a Confucian ideal: “The noble one seeks harmony without conformity.” By weaving traditional meanings into contemporary design, this set celebrates both aesthetic refinement and cultural continuity. It’s a reminder that beauty lies in stillness, balance, and shared rituals.

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