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Hand-Painted Goldfish & Persimmon Design

Hand-Painted Goldfish & Persimmon Design

$189.00

Core Selling Points

Nature’s Poetry in Clay
- Each stroke celebrates the dance of goldfish (symbolizing flowing prosperity) and persimmons (embodying life’s sweetness), inspired by East Asian ecology.
- Western Art Parallel: The bold yet delicate composition echoes Matisse’s love for organic forms and Klimt’s symbolic motifs.
Zen-Meets-Craftsmanship
- Material: Translucent white glaze (food-safe, lead-free) with 24K gold accents, fired at 1300°C for enduring vibrancy.
- Functional Art: The wide “douli” (hat-shaped) rim cools tea gracefully, merging Tang Dynasty silhouette with modern ergonomics.
Storytelling Through Symbols
- Goldfish: “Nature’s Blessing in Every Scale” – A meditation on abundance through movement.
- Persimmons: “Sun-Ripened Joy” – An ode to patience and harvest, akin to Italian pomodoro traditions.

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SKU: A02003 Category: Master's cup

Jingdezhen Teacup

1. The Artisan’s Dialogue with Nature

This teacup is a canvas where Jingdezhen’s 1,000-year porcelain legacy meets wabi-sabi imperfection. The goldfish swirl as if glimpsed through a pond’s surface (note: intentionally uneven brushwork for tactile authenticity), while persimmons blush like autumn moons. Unlike mass-produced decals, these motifs are painted freehand with squirrel-hair brushes, a technique comparable to Renaissance fresco sketching.

2. Designed for Ritual

Form Follows Serenity: The flared rim creates a “tea lake” for aroma diffusion, ideal for oolong or sencha. Base diameter (7cm) fits most warming trays.
Ethical Craft: Glazes use riverbed minerals, echoing European stoneware traditions (e.g., Limoges). Dishwasher-safe but handwashing recommended to preserve gold detailing.

3. Cultural Bridge

Gift-wrap option includes a seed paper tag embedded with persimmon seeds – a growable metaphor for the owner’s journey. Pair with our “Moonlit Pond” saucer (sold separately) to complete the tableau.