Dimensions (cm): Rim Diameter 8.0 × Height 5.5 | Capacity: Approx. 70-90ml

📜 Inscription & Cultural Context

The cup is hand-engraved with one of the most beloved lines from Tang Dynasty poetry, written in elegant running-cursive script:

繁體原文：

明月松間照，清泉石上流。

唐·王维《山居秋暝》诗一首 · 乙巳春月 · 張匣劍

English Translation:

The bright moon shines through the pines; clear springs flow over the stones.

— From Autumn Dusk in My Mountain Abode by Tang Dynasty Poet Wang Wei · Spring of Yisi Year (2025) · Sheathed Sword (Zhang Xiaojian)

This verse captures the essence of Zen-inspired literati life: the quiet glow of moonlight filtering through pine boughs, the crisp sound of mountain springs over smooth stones. It perfectly mirrors the tranquil tea-setting aesthetic—woven bamboo mats, rustic wood carvings, and serene Zen figurines—that defines your product photography. For overseas buyers, it frames the cup not just as a tea vessel, but as a portable piece of classical Chinese landscape poetry.

🏺 Craftsmanship & Design

• Folded-Base Structure: A classic Song-dynasty design with a slightly flared rim and a reinforced, folded foot. It prevents drips during pouring, sits stably on uneven surfaces, and fits snugly in the palm for Gongfu tea rituals.

• Qingbai Glaze Heritage: Fired at 1300°C using Jingdezhen’s signature bluish-white glaze, the cup has a jade-like translucency—soft white in shade, pale blue in natural light—that echoes the "clear spring" imagery of the poem.

• Hand-Engraved Authenticity: Unlike mass-produced decals, the calligraphy is carved directly into the unfired clay, then glazed over. The texture of every brushstroke is subtly tangible, with slight variations in glaze tone and carving depth that mark each piece as a one-of-a-kind work of art.

🍵 Perfect For

• Gongfu tea ceremonies focused on slow, mindful brewing

• Display in scholar’s studios, Zen meditation spaces, or Asian-inspired decor collections

• Gifting to tea connoisseurs, lovers of Tang Dynasty poetry, or collectors of fine Chinese ceramics

Care Note: Hand wash only with mild soap to preserve the glaze and engraved calligraphy. Due to the handmade nature, dimensions may vary slightly by ±0.2cm.