{"product_id":"jingdezhen-handmade-qingbai-porcelain-pool-tea-cup","title":"Jingdezhen Handmade Qingbai Porcelain Pool Tea Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cup Mouth Diameter 9.5cm x Height 4cm | Capacity: Approx. 150-180ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInscription\u003c\/strong\u003e: \"When people are idle, osmanthus falls; The night is still, and spring mountains are empty.\" (Wang Wei) · 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 iconic lines from the Tang Dynasty poet Wang Wei, capturing the essence of Zen tranquility:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"人閒桂花落，夜靜春山空\" (Rén Xián Guì Huā Luò, Yè Jìng Chūn Shān Kōng)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—— \"When people are idle, osmanthus flowers fall; The night is still, and the spring mountains are empty.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e· Inscribed by Xiaojian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poem describes a moment of profound peace found only in solitude. \"Idle\" here does not mean lazy, but rather free from worldly distractions—a state of mindfulness. The falling osmanthus signifies the unnoticed passage of time, while the \"empty\" mountains represent a mind uncluttered by thoughts. This cup is designed to be your companion in those quiet moments, helping you disconnect from chaos and reconnect with your inner self through the ritual of tea.\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\u003eShallow 'Pool' Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e: Known as \"Pool\" (普爾) or Jianzhan-style in some traditions, this cup has a wide, shallow body and a slightly flared rim. It is specifically designed to enhance the visual appreciation of tea, allowing you to watch the liquor's color and the leaves' movement. Ideal for Gongfu tea brewing where aroma concentration is key.\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 fluid, 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\u003eAfternoon tea sessions where you can pause and appreciate the beauty of simplicity.\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 sophisticated gift for lovers of classical Chinese poetry, Zen philosophy, or mindfulness practices.\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 peace and refined taste.\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":51158672474279,"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_211400.jpg?v=1788683822","url":"https:\/\/eastinkart.com\/products\/jingdezhen-handmade-qingbai-porcelain-pool-tea-cup","provider":"EastInkArt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}