{"product_id":"jingdezhen-handmade-qingbai-porcelain-folded-base-tea-cup","title":"Jingdezhen Handmade Qingbai Porcelain Folded-Base Tea Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cup Mouth Diameter 8cm x Height 5.5cm | Capacity: Approx. 80-100ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInscription\u003c\/strong\u003e: \"A good rain knows its season, when spring arrives it awakens. It steals in with the wind through the night, silently nourishing all things.\" · Xiaojian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoetry \u0026amp; Cultural Meaning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cup features one of the most beloved poems in Chinese literature, \"Spring Night Joy\" (春夜喜雨) by the Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A good rain knows its season,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen spring arrives, it awakens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt steals in with the wind through the night,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilently nourishing all things.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—— Inscribed by Xiaojian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poem is a profound metaphor for education, kindness, and the natural order. Just as the rain gently nurtures life without seeking applause, this cup is designed to be a quiet companion in your daily ritual. It embodies the virtue of \u003cstrong\u003e\"Runwu\" (潤物 - Nourishing in Silence)\u003c\/strong\u003e — providing warmth and moisture to the soul without a sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\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\u003eClassic Folded-Base Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e: A timeless silhouette that tapers gracefully to a stable foot. This shape is ergonomically designed for a comfortable grip and is perfect for warming the cup before brewing, which enhances the flavor profile of delicate teas.\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\u003eHeritage Qingbai Glaze\u003c\/strong\u003e: Crafted using Jingdezhen's millennium-old \u003cstrong\u003eQingbai (Blue-White)\u003c\/strong\u003e technique. Fired at 1300°C, the porcelain achieves a translucent, jade-like quality that feels cool and smooth against the skin.\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\u003eExpressive Calligraphic Brushwork\u003c\/strong\u003e: Instead of mechanical prints, the characters are hand-painted onto the clay body before firing. The bold, sweeping strokes capture the dynamic energy of the poem, making each cup a unique piece of art that celebrates the fusion of poetry and pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\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\u003eMorning tea rituals to start the day with mindfulness.\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\u003eA literary-themed gift for teachers, writers, or lovers of classical Chinese poetry.\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 a minimalist tea cabinet as a symbol of grace and quiet strength.\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 hand-painted calligraphy. Due to the handmade nature, dimensions may vary slightly by ±0.2cm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EastInkArt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51156993802407,"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_210858.jpg?v=1788682878","url":"https:\/\/eastinkart.com\/products\/jingdezhen-handmade-qingbai-porcelain-folded-base-tea-cup","provider":"EastInkArt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}