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Hand-thrown Jingdezhen qingbai porcelain folded-base tea cup with Du Fu "Spring Rain" calligraphy poem, placed on a dark wood tea table with bamboo whisk background

Jingdezhen Handmade Qingbai Porcelain Folded-Base Tea Cup

$49.00 $96.00
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Hand-thrown Jingdezhen qingbai porcelain folded-base tea cup with Du Fu "Spring Rain" calligraphy poem, placed on a dark wood tea table with bamboo whisk background
  • Hand-thrown Jingdezhen qingbai porcelain folded-base tea cup with Du Fu "Spring Rain" calligraphy poem, placed on a dark wood tea table with bamboo whisk background
  • Jingdezhen Handmade Qingbai Porcelain Folded-Base Tea Cup
  • Jingdezhen Handmade Qingbai Porcelain Folded-Base Tea Cup
  • Jingdezhen Handmade Qingbai Porcelain Folded-Base Tea Cup
  • Jingdezhen Handmade Qingbai Porcelain Folded-Base Tea Cup
  • Jingdezhen Handmade Qingbai Porcelain Folded-Base Tea Cup
  • Hand-thrown Jingdezhen qingbai porcelain folded-base tea cup with Du Fu "Spring Rain" calligraphy poem, placed on a dark wood tea table with bamboo whisk background
  • Jingdezhen Handmade Qingbai Porcelain Folded-Base Tea Cup
  • Jingdezhen Handmade Qingbai Porcelain Folded-Base Tea Cup
  • Jingdezhen Handmade Qingbai Porcelain Folded-Base Tea Cup
  • Jingdezhen Handmade Qingbai Porcelain Folded-Base Tea Cup
  • Jingdezhen Handmade Qingbai Porcelain Folded-Base Tea Cup
Jingdezhen Handmade Qingbai Porcelain Folded-Base Tea Cup

Jingdezhen Handmade Qingbai Porcelain Folded-Base Tea Cup

$49.00 $96.00

Dimensions: Cup Mouth Diameter 8cm x Height 5.5cm | Capacity: Approx. 80-100ml

Inscription: "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

Poetry & Cultural Meaning

The 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:

"A good rain knows its season,

When spring arrives, it awakens.

It steals in with the wind through the night,

Silently nourishing all things."

—— Inscribed by Xiaojian

This 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 "Runwu" (潤物 - Nourishing in Silence) — providing warmth and moisture to the soul without a sound.

Craftsmanship & Design

  • Classic Folded-Base Shape: 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.

  • Heritage Qingbai Glaze: Crafted using Jingdezhen's millennium-old Qingbai (Blue-White) technique. Fired at 1300°C, the porcelain achieves a translucent, jade-like quality that feels cool and smooth against the skin.

  • Expressive Calligraphic Brushwork: 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.

Perfect For

  • Morning tea rituals to start the day with mindfulness.

  • A literary-themed gift for teachers, writers, or lovers of classical Chinese poetry.

  • Display in a minimalist tea cabinet as a symbol of grace and quiet strength.

Note: 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.

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