This Chinese tea cup is built around one of the most impressive techniques in Chinese ceramic craft — linglong (玲珑), the ancient art of hollowing out a porcelain wall and filling the gaps with translucent glaze. The result is a cup that seems to dissolve into light when held up, the classic blue and white design framing each delicate opening like a lantern.
Hand drawn blue and white brushwork wraps the exterior in the timeless style that has defined Chinese ceramics for centuries — precise, fluid, and unmistakably refined.
At 40ml, it's a true gongfu cup: small enough to appreciate the tea in focused sips, beautiful enough to make every pour feel like an occasion.
Why you'll love it:
- ✨ Linglong hollowed glaze technique — translucent windows that glow when held to light
- 🖌️ Hand drawn blue and white — traditional brushwork in the classic Chinese style
- 🍵 40ml gongfu size — ideal for oolong, white tea, pu-erh, and fragrant teas
- 🎁 A jaw-dropping gift — the kind of cup people pick up and can't put down
- 🏺 Exquisite craftsmanship — a collector's piece that works as an everyday cup
Details:
- Material: Ceramic
- Capacity: 40ml
- Dimensions: 6.5 x 3.3cm
- Design: Hand drawn blue and white with hollowed linglong glaze
- Quantity: 1 piece
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