Ru Ware Gaiwan – “Three Talents” (San Cai) Design 150ml

Product Specifications

Capacity: 150ml

Diameter: 9.5cm

Height: 8.5cm

Material: Ru ware ash clay & Celadon glaze

Food Safe: Yes

Packaging: Premium gift box

This Ru ware gaiwan is crafted in the traditional “Three Talents” (San Cai) configuration—composed of a lid, tea bowl, and saucer, symbolizing the harmonious relationship of Heaven, Earth, and Humanity in classical Chinese philosophy. The balanced structure not only carries cultural meaning but also provides an elegant and practical vessel for the tea ritual.

Inspired by the refined aesthetics of the Song dynasty, the gaiwan is finished with a soft celadon glaze that reflects the serene beauty long associated with Ru ware. The glaze is formulated with agate infusion, a traditional technique that enhances its subtle translucency and jade-like depth.

Across the surface appears a delicate network of ice-crack glaze patterns. These fine crackles form naturally as the ceramic cools and dries, creating intricate lines that resemble frozen streams or crystalline ice. When water touches the surface, the crackle pattern temporarily softens or visually fades, only to reappear as the piece dries again—an elegant interaction between glaze and moisture.

Each gaiwan is handcrafted, preserving the quiet spirit of Song dynasty ceramic tradition. The smooth celadon finish, refined proportions, and gently evolving crackle patterns bring a sense of calm presence to every tea session.

Both symbolic and functional, this Ru ware San Cai gaiwan transforms the act of brewing tea into a moment of reflection—where craftsmanship, philosophy, and tea culture meet in harmony.