{"product_id":"hand-thrown-jingdezhen-qingbai-yingqing-porcelain-folded-base-tea-cup","title":"Hand-Thrown Jingdezhen Qingbai (Yingqing) Porcelain Folded-Base Tea Cup","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions (cm): Rim Diameter 8.0 × Height 5.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Poetry of the Inscription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cup is inscribed with a passage from the \u003cem\u003eCursive Script\u003c\/em\u003e style, echoing the personal letters of ancient Chinese scholars. It is a copy (or \"study\") of a work by the Jin Dynasty calligraphy master, Wang Xizhi's son, Wang Xianzhi .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text is a poignant excerpt from his epistolary work \u003cem\u003eXuan Du He Lai Chi Tie\u003c\/em\u003e (Why is Xuan Du Arriving Late?). The passage laments the fleeting nature of friendship and the melancholy of parting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"An Shi stayed here for half a day, fortunate to have kept him for the night. I escorted him to the roadside, which brought forth a deep sigh. What words can describe this feeling? On the 10th (of the next month), I shall be at Puyang...\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Spring, Yisi Year (2025) · Calligraphy in the style of Wang Xianzhi · Zhang Xiaojian (匣劍)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brushwork captures the introspective spirit of traditional literati—balancing the soft elegance of a hidden orchid with the raw emotion conveyed through the flowing, almost breathless cursive script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Thrown Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Crafted entirely by hand using Jingdezhen's 1000-year-old Qingbai glaze technique, known for its jade-like bluish-white hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFolded-Base Structure\u003c\/strong\u003e: A classic Song-dynasty design that prevents drips during pouring and fits comfortably in the palm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalligraphy as Legacy\u003c\/strong\u003e: The inscription is not merely decoration; it is a piece of art history carried on porcelain. Each stroke mimics the \"One-Stroke Script\" (Yi Bi Shu) technique pioneered by Wang Xianzhi, where characters flow into one another like a continuous stream of emotion .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGongfu tea ceremonies where appreciating the vessel is as important as the tea itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplay in scholar's studios, zen spaces, or Asian-inspired decor collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGifting to serious tea collectors, calligraphy enthusiasts, or historians of Chinese art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hand wash only to preserve the delicate glaze and the integrity of the calligraphy. Due to the handmade nature, dimensions may vary slightly by ±0.2cm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EastInkArt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51150394917031,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/7119\/8119\/files\/IMG_20250226_210147.jpg?v=1788682521","url":"https:\/\/eastinkart.com\/products\/hand-thrown-jingdezhen-qingbai-yingqing-porcelain-folded-base-tea-cup","provider":"EastInkArt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}