Dimensions (cm): Rim Diameter 8.0 × Height 6.0 | Capacity: Approx. 80-100ml

📜 Inscription & Cultural Context

The cup is hand-engraved with a classic Tang Dynasty poem on bamboo, written in flowing running-cursive script:

繁體原文：

高人必愛竹，寄興良有以。

峻節可臨戎，虛心宜待士。

——劉禹錫題竹詩一首 · 乙巳春月 · 匣劍

English Translation:

A noble scholar will surely love bamboo; their sentiments find profound expression therein.

Its lofty integrity suits the battlefield, its humble heart is fit to welcome guests.

— A Poem on Bamboo by Tang Dynasty Poet Liu Yuxi · Spring of Yisi Year (2025) · Sheathed Sword (Zhang Xiaojian)

Bamboo is the ultimate symbol of Chinese literati spirit: it represents unyielding integrity (峻節), open-minded humility (虛心), and resilience. This inscription transforms the cup from a simple tea vessel into a carrier of 1,000-year-old scholarly philosophy.

🏺 Craftsmanship & Design

• Horse Hoof Silhouette: A classic Ming-era shape with a flared rim and deep, rounded belly that mimics a horse’s hoof. It excels at concentrating the aroma of high-mountain oolong and rock tea, with a thick, satisfying grip that fits perfectly in the palm.

• Qingbai Glaze Heritage: Fired at 1300°C with Jingdezhen’s signature bluish-white glaze, the cup has a jade-like translucency that shifts from soft white to pale blue in natural light.

• Hand-Engraved Authenticity: Unlike printed decals, the calligraphy is carved directly into the unfired clay, then glazed over—so the texture of every brushstroke is subtly tangible. Each piece has slight, natural variations in glaze tone and carving depth, marking it as a one-of-a-kind work of art.

🍵 Perfect For

• Gongfu tea ceremonies focused on aroma appreciation

• Display in scholar’s studios, zen tea rooms, or Asian-inspired decor collections

• Gifting to tea connoisseurs, calligraphy lovers, 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.