Shino Ware Handpainted Fish and Algae Goblet Teacup 120ml

Product Specifications

High-footed Cup

Capacity: 130ML

Diameter: 10.0CM

Depth: 8.1CM

Flared-Mouth Cup

Capacity: 120ML

Diameter: 8.5CM

Depth: 6.7CM

Material: lron Clay

Food Safe: Yes

Packaging: Premium gift box

An Artistic Fusion of Wabi-Sabi Poise & Aquatic Vitality – Shino Ware Handpainted Fish & Algae High-Footed Cup.

Elevate your Gongfu tea ritual with the rustic elegance and timeless charm of this Shino Ware Handpainted Fish & Algae High-Footed Teacup. Sculpted with a classic goblet-style high stem and a smoothly flared rim, this master tasting cup features a rich, milky feldspar glaze accented by handpainted iron-pigment artwork depicting a lively fish swimming through lush water reeds.

Authentic Shino Ware Aesthetic (Wabi-Sabi Character): Coated in thick, opaque feldspar glaze complete with natural pinhole textures, iron speckles, and warm reddish-brown firing flashes along exposed edges.

Handpainted Fish & Algae Motif: Freehand brushwork celebrates natural freedom and abundance, with the swimming fish pattern offering a poetic, refreshing visual touch during hot tea sessions.

Ergonomic High-Footed Architecture: Elevated stem design provides an exceptionally stable, tactile grip while insulating your fingers comfortably from hot liquids.

Tapered Flared Rim for Aroma Dispersion: The gentle outward flare along the lip directs tea liquor smoothly across the palate, unlocking subtle aromatic layers in roasted Oolongs, Aged Pu'er, and White Tea.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the functional benefits of a high-footed (goblet style) teacup in Gongfu tea?

A: High-footed teacups elevate the tea vessel off the table surface for enhanced visual presence while allowing the tea drinker to hold the lower stem without contacting hot porcelain, ensuring superior temperature control and comfortable handling.

Q: How does Shino ware porcelain age over time with regular tea use?

A: High-fired Shino glaze is completely food-safe and durable. As tea liquids interact with the micro-pinholes and natural iron highlights of the glaze, tea polyphenols subtly enrich the surface over time, bestowing a unique personal patina to your master cup.