Quietness in the Mountains Teacup

Cup shape: Ya Shou Cup

The Ya Shou Cup, also known as the Hand Press Cup, is designed with a broad base and a gently tapering top, making it comfortable to hold and stable on surfaces. Its shape ensures a firm grip, preventing spills and enhancing the drinking experience. This practical and ergonomic design is perfect for daily use, combining functionality with a touch of traditional elegance.

Cup design: Traditional Chinese Landscape

The traditional Chinese landscape design symbolizes harmony and tranquility in nature, often depicting beautiful mountains, rivers, and serene villages. This pattern showcases the exquisite artistry of ancient Chinese culture and conveys the idea of harmony between humans and nature. The imagery evokes a sense of peace and relaxation, making the cup not just a practical item, but also a source of visual and spiritual enjoyment.

Craftsmanship used: Blue and white porcelain

Blue and white porcelain is a non-material cultural heritage craft in China, renowned for its blue-patterned designs. It involves using cobalt blue glaze on white porcelain, with various patterns painted before firing at high temperatures. Beyond its artistic significance, blue and white porcelain holds rich cultural and historical value, being an integral part of Chinese porcelain culture.

MAKING PROCESS

• Selecting Materials and Making Clay: Choose high-quality clay, wash, settle, and knead it to make porcelain clay.
• Shaping: Use handcrafting or a potter's wheel to shape the clay into the desired form and then trim it.
• Drying: Air-dry the shaped pieces to reduce moisture.
• First Firing (Bisque Firing): Fire the dried pieces at 800-900°C to harden them.
• Painting: Hand-paint designs using cobalt-based blue pigment on the bisque-fired pieces.
• Glazing: Apply a clear glaze evenly over the painted pieces.
• Second Firing (Glaze Firing): Fire the glazed pieces at 1200-1300°C, causing the glaze and pigment to react and create the signature blue and white patterns.