{"product_id":"jingdezhen-hand-painted-underglaze-blue-and-white-taoist-tiger-charm-teacup-130ml","title":"Jingdezhen Hand-Painted Underglaze Blue-and-White Taoist Tiger-Charm Teacup 130ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/8523\/4712\/files\/taoist-element-tea-ceremony-cup.jpg?v=1771925551\" alt=\"Yuan dynasty inspired porcelain featuring bold compositions from 14th century ceramic tradition\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e130\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eJingdezhen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eKaolin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Safe: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium gift box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eA Vessel of Spiritual Protection and Yuan Dynasty Grandeur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eIn the long annals of Chinese ceramic history, few periods match the bold expressiveness of the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368). It was during this era that Jingdezhen kilns perfected the use of imported Persian cobalt, achieving the deep, vibrant blues that would define blue-and-white porcelain for centuries to come . The Yuan aesthetic favored dynamic compositions and potent symbolic imagery—qualities that find new expression in this exceptional teacup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eThe Form: Strength in Simplicity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eThis large-capacity teacup features a commanding straight-wall silhouette—a form that traces its lineage to ancient ritual bronzes and Song dynasty classicism . The upright, cylindrical shape offers both visual stability and practical function:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e- Generous capacity for unhurried tea sessions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e- Straight walls allowing tea aromas to concentrate and rise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e- Comfortable grip with substantial presence in the hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eThe Decoration: Taoist Tiger-Charm Imagery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eHand-painted in deep underglaze cobalt blue, the cup's exterior bears a powerful Taoist tiger-charm motif—a design steeped in spiritual significance. In Chinese cosmology, the tiger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003estands as one of the Four Celestial Emblems, guardian of the West and symbol of martial potency . Tiger imagery has been employed for millennia in folk religion and Taoist practice to ward off malevolent forces, protect the household, and invoke courage .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eThe specific \"charm\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eelements integrated into the design derive from Taoist talismanic calligraphy—mystical scripts believed to channel cosmic energy and divine protection . Every brushstroke carries intentionality, transforming the cup from mere drinking vessel into a portable sanctuary of spiritual power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eThe cobalt, applied with masterful control, achieves the characteristic Yuan blue depth: not flat or uniform, but alive with tonal variation, pooling into deeper indigos where the brush lingered, fading to soft azure where it danced across the surface . This is the hallmark of true underglaze painting—color that has fused with the clay itself, sealed forever beneath a luminous transparent glaze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eThe Clay: Pure Kaolin Foundation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eThe cup is fashioned from premium kaolin clay, the \"soul of porcelain\" that has made Jingdezhen famous for over a millennium . Kaolin's exceptional whiteness and plasticity allow for precise forming while providing the perfect luminous ground for cobalt decoration. Fired to vitrification at high temperature, the body achieves a resonant clarity when tapped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Segoe UI;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Segoe UI;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/8523\/4712\/files\/kaolin-clay-blue-white-teacup.jpg?v=1771925425\" alt=\"Jingdezhen kaolin clay hand-painted teacup fired to vitrification achieving jade-like resonance\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eYuan Dynasty Inspiration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eThis piece pays deliberate homage to the Yuan blue-and-white tradition through:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e- Deep, vibrating cobalt tones reminiscent of imported Persian pigment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e- Bold, expressive brushwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e prioritizing spiritual force over decorative delicacy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eProtective symbolism reflecting the Yuan synthesis of Han, Mongol, and Tibetan spiritual traditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e- Substantial form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eembodying the robust aesthetic of the period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e- Taoist practitioners and spiritual seekers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e- Collectors of symbolic Chinese porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e- Daily tea ritual with oolong, pu-erh, or black teas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e- Those who appreciate the intersection of ceramic art and traditional belief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"saanwustudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51717951455512,"sku":"TC240226C-001","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/8523\/4712\/files\/yuan-style-blue-and-white-porcelain.jpg?v=1771925297","url":"https:\/\/saanwu.com\/products\/jingdezhen-hand-painted-underglaze-blue-and-white-taoist-tiger-charm-teacup-130ml","provider":"saanwustudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}