Ru Porcelain

Eightfold Lotus Teacup

$39.00
Style:

Cup shape: Sunflower Mouth Cup

The Sunflower Mouth Cup is a unique design in traditional Chinese teaware and ceramics, named for its mouth that resembles a sunflower. This design is not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional, typically used for tea tasting. It allows the color and aroma of the tea to be fully appreciated.

Cup design: Crackled pattern

The crackled pattern on the cup symbolizes beauty in imperfection and the passage of time. This design, reminiscent of ice cracks, reflects the traditional appreciation for natural flaws and the unique character they bring to each piece. It also signifies resilience and the delicate balance between fragility and strength.

Production process: Ru porcelain

Ru porcelain is renowned for its sky-blue glaze, jade-like smooth surface, and fine texture, with a clear and even color featuring unique crack patterns. It symbolizes ancient China's exceptional ceramic craftsmanship and artistic aesthetics. Treasured since ancient times, Ru porcelain holds significant cultural and artistic value and is an essential part of China's national intangible cultural heritage, reflecting the ingenuity and creativity of ancient Chinese artisans.

MAKING PROCESS

  • Selecting and Preparing Clay: Choose high-quality clay, wash, settle, and knead it into porcelain clay.
  • Shaping: Use handcrafting or a potter's wheel to form the clay into the desired shape, and refine the details.
  • Drying: Air-dry the shaped pieces naturally.
  • First Firing (Bisque Firing): Fire the dried pieces at 800-900°C to harden them.
  • Glazing: Apply a unique Ru porcelain glaze, which is sky-blue and smooth like jade.
  • Second Firing (Glaze Firing): Fire the glazed pieces at 1200-1300°C to achieve the distinctive color and texture of Ru porcelain.

• Featuring a cracked ice pattern
• Handcrafted by expert artisans
• Extremely valuable piece of art
• Suitable for use on any occasion
• Packaged in a beautiful satin gift box, perfect as a gift

NIIVVA's products are expensive because they are committed to preserving traditional porcelain culture and craftsmanship. They use ancient Chinese porcelain techniques, and every product is handmade by skilled artisans. These artisans meticulously create teaware that embodies the delicate beauty of oriental porcelain. This dedication to quality, heritage, and artistry justifies the higher prices.

Craftsmanship passed down through generations, handmade using traditional heritage techniques.

At Niivva, we prioritize the safe and timely delivery of our products, especially considering the delicate nature of our porcelain items. Therefore, all our products are shipped via DHL Express. This ensures not only the safety of the items but also that you receive your products within approximately 3-5 days.

Free replacement for defects

10-year price guarantee

If you find any defects such as black spots
or pinholes in our items upon receipt (though this is very unlikely), we will
promptly provide you with free return and exchange services.

We believe that the shattered fragments of
flaws will forge a pale blue monument.

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