Jingdezhen Imperial Blue-and-White Ruyi Gaiwan Set

Embodying the essence of imperial auspiciousness, this Blue-and-White Ruyi Gaiwan Set reinterprets classical motifs through masterful Jingdezhen craftsmanship. The hand-painted "ruyi" (如意) cloud-collar patterns symbolize good fortune and authority, originally reserved for Qing Dynasty court tea ware.

1. Motif Transformation

   • Ruyi cloud borders replace lotus motifs

   • Interlocking key-fret designs (回纹) added at rim/base

   • Eight treasure symbols hidden in negative space

2. Exquisite Craftsmanship

   • Jingdezhen "jade white" clay (kaolin content >38%)

   • 12-step hand-painting process:

     1. Cobalt oxide outline (0.3mm brush)

     2. Three-layer gradient wash

     3. 1320°C reduction firing