Every vessel carries refined charm, with beauty revealed in every subtle detail. Today, we would like to share a hand‑crafted enamel gaiwan and matching teacup, recreating the splendour of Qianlong‑period enamel porcelain, bringing the exquisite craftsmanship of imperial‑ware into our daily tea ritual.
This gaiwan boasts a stately, full‑bodied shape, with its bowl curving gently inward to a raised foot. The finial of the lid is neatly fashioned, its lines smooth and flowing, embodying the rigorous craftsmanship of imperial porcelain‑making.
Gaiwan: Rim diameter 8.9 cm, Height 7 cm, Capacity 110 cc
Matching teacup: Rim diameter 8.6 cm, Height 4.4 cm, Capacity 110 cc
The well‑proportioned gaiwan pours smoothly with minimal heat transfer, ideal for brewing rock tea and Dancong. The teacup mirrors the gaiwan’s silhouette, lending a complete sense of ritual to every tea‑tasting moment.
The interior is fully coated in soft turquoise‑green glaze, lustrous and pure. Its quiet, elegant hue forms a delicate contrast with the rich exterior ornamentation, inviting prolonged appreciation.
The outer surface adopts the classic zhadao (incised scrolling‑grass) technique of the Qianlong era, covered in fine, neatly‑etched scroll‑grass patterns. Hand‑painted auspicious‑fruit‑peach motifs adorn the vessel; peaches symbolise longevity. Blossoms and leaves are rendered in layered, gentle, vibrant colours. The peaches are naturally shaded, branches and leaves vivid and lively, painted with meticulous skill. Both the rim and lid edge are finished with gilded trim, lending a noble, refined grace without ostentation.
Every process‑from body‑throwing, incised‑pattern carving, enamel‑painting to gilding‑is completed by skilled artisans entirely by hand. Only through patient, meticulous labour can such a fine tea‑ware be made. Brew your favourite tea in this gaiwan on quiet days. As the tea fills the cup, the beauty of porcelain harmonises with the charm of the brew. Tea‑drinking becomes a moment of slow‑paced tranquility.
May this peach‑motif vessel bring you lasting health and blessings through the years.