Jingdezhen Handcrafted Blue and White Porcelain Intertwined Lotus & Phoenix Pattern Gaiwan 140ml

Product Specifications

Gaiwan

Capacity: 140ML

Diameter: 9.3CM

Depth: 7.3CM

Teacup

Capacity: 45ML

Diameter: 7.7CM

Depth: 4.2CM

Material: Kaoling Clay

Food Safe: Yes

Packaging: Premium gift box

An Imperial Opus of Auspicious Grace – Jingdezhen Handpainted Blue and White Lotus Phoenix Gaiwan.

Bring royal court elegance and harmonious artistry to your Gongfu tea table with this Jingdezhen Handcrafted Blue and White Porcelain Intertwined Lotus & Phoenix Gaiwan. Meticulously hand-painted by master porcelain artists using high-grade underglaze cobalt blue on refined kaolin, this master lidded tea bowl depicts a soaring mythological phoenix amidst flourishing intertwining lotus scrolls (Chan Zhi Lian).

Intricate Handpainted Phoenix & Lotus Motif: Features fine freehand cobalt brushwork depicting the mythical Phoenix—symbolizing prosperity, high virtue, and rebirth—surrounded by eternal lotus vines representing endless fortune and harmony.

Authentic Jingdezhen High-Fired Porcelain: Fired at high temperatures over 1300°C from pure kaolin clay, yielding a dense, jade-white vitrified body (Yang Zhi Yu) that presents tea liquor colors with crystal clarity.

Masterful Cobalt Tonal Depth (Qinghua Fen Wucai): Skilled variations in cobalt density create striking dimensional contrast, from rich royal indigo to soft sky-blue wash tones across every feather and petal.

Ergonomic Flared Rim Architecture: Designed with a smooth outward-curving lip that prevents finger scalding and allows rapid, precise water flow during multi-infusion Gongfu tea pours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the cultural symbolism of the Phoenix and Intertwined Lotus (Chan Zhi Lian) motif in imperial Chinese porcelain?

A: In traditional Chinese court art, the Phoenix (Fenghuang) represents grace, nobility, and auspicious peace, while the Intertwined Lotus (Chan Zhi Lian) symbolizes longevity, continuous prosperity, and spiritual purity. Together, they create one of the most revered imperial motifs for celebration and high-end tea ceremonies.

Q: Does underglaze blue cobalt decoration alter the flavor profile of delicate white or green teas?

A: Not at all. Underglaze blue artwork is sealed beneath a crystal-clear, non-porous glass glaze layer during high-temperature firing. This creates a perfectly smooth, inert surface that preserves the purest aromatic notes of White Tea, Green Tea, Oolong, and Pu-erh.