The moment a vessel meets tea, a tea table gains its soul. With years of dedication to tea culture, Tongxin She has always upheld strict standards in curating tea wares, ensuring each piece embodies the beauty of Oriental craftsmanship while fitting seamlessly into modern living. We are pleased to present the Yizhen Tang Turquoise-Ground Flower-Edge Cup & Saucer Set with Rolled Floral Pattern, bringing the exquisite craftsmanship of the Qianlong imperial kiln of the Qing Dynasty into your daily tea and coffee moments, letting court elegance settle gently into ordinary life.
This set comes from Yizhen Tang, a premier high-end kiln studio in Jingdezhen, masterfully crafted by an intangible cultural heritage inheritor of famille rose porcelain. It represents the pinnacle of techniques combining heavy-bodied enamel color, rolled-incised (zhadao) craftsmanship, and gold painting. The set features an elegant flower-edge shape, paired with a matching saucer and a smoothly curved handle, balancing the grace of traditional Chinese tea ware and the practicality of Western-style coffee cups. The body is coated in a smooth, even turquoise glaze. Artisans carve fine phoenix-tail patterns freehand on the surface with needle-like tools, creating continuous, delicate textures. This imperial skill, known in the Qing court as “splendor on splendor,” showcases extraordinary fingertip precision.
The interlocking lotus flowers on the cup are hand-painted with outline-and-fill techniques using enamel and famille rose pigments, with distinct petal layers, vivid colors that resist fading over time. The continuous floral motif symbolizes enduring prosperity. The rim of the cup, saucer, and handle are all hand-decorated with genuine gold paint, fired precisely through five kiln processes, resulting in a gentle, restrained luster that is firm and durable. From high-quality Kaolin clay forming to the finished piece, the set undergoes multiple high-temperature firings with temperature controlled within a 5°C margin. Its extremely low yield makes each piece a carefully selected treasure.
With a moderate capacity of 200ml, this set is perfectly suited for premium teas such as Wuyi rock tea and Lapsang Souchong, as well as pour-over coffee. The flower-edge design is practical and heat-resistant; the matching saucer keeps the table clean and elegant. It brings a sense of ritual when enjoyed alone and refined taste when entertaining guests. Thanks to its superb craftsmanship and rarity, it holds both practical and collectible value, making it an excellent choice for high-end gifting. Placed on a tea table or display shelf, it also serves as a charming aesthetic accent in any space.
We believe in conveying Dao through vessels and gathering friends through tea. Tongxin She is committed to bringing fine teas and artisanal tea wares to all who love life, reviving traditional Oriental aesthetics in the modern world. May this cup and saucer set, with the dignity of an imperial kiln and the warmth of daily life, accompany you through every moment filled with tea, fragrance, and beauty.
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