Unique Piece Jizhou Ware Tortoiseshell Glaze Handcrafted Teacup 100ml

Product Specifications

Capacity: 100ML

Diameter: 8.5CM

Depth: 4.0CM

Material: White Clay

Food Safe: Yes

Packaging: Premium gift box

Renowned for its dramatic, organic beauty, this One-of-a-Kind Jizhou Ware Teacup showcases the legendary Tortoiseshell Glaze (玳瑁釉) technique. As amber-gold mineral splashes pool over a deep tenmoku-black backdrop, fire and movement create a shimmering pattern reminiscent of natural tortoiseshell. Shaped by hand in the iconic Chicken-Heart profile (鸡心杯)—featuring a gently tapered bowl and a rounded base—this piece represents the highest form of Song Dynasty tea aesthetics.

Unique Tortoiseshell Glaze: Splashes of rich amber glaze melt into high-iron black glaze during firing, ensuring that no two cups ever feature the exact same pattern.

Millennium Kiln Heritage: Rooted in over 1,200 years of ceramic history, Jizhou Kiln craftsmanship is recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, with historical pieces treasured in world-class institutions like the British Museum and the Tokyo National Museum.

Originating in Yonghe Town, Jiangxi during the late Tang Dynasty and flourishing in the Song Dynasty, Jizhou Ware is celebrated as one of ancient China’s most innovative ceramic centers. Famous for pioneering natural black glaze arts—such as leaf-imprinted Tenmoku and tortoiseshell glazes—Jizhou master potters created pieces revered across Asia and Europe for over a millennium. Today, this UNESCO-recognized technique carries forward centuries of artisan passion directly to your tea table.