PORCELAINESS
Porcelainess | Artisan Gilded Gourd Jian Zhan Cup
Porcelainess | Artisan Gilded Gourd Jian Zhan Cup
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Iron-Rich Clay
Food Safe Glaze
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Each piece is direct from master studios in Jingdezhen.
Porcelainess | Artisan Gilded Gourd Jian Zhan Cup is a hand-thrown, iron-rich Jian Zhan tea cup from Jingdezhen, China — a rare, museum-worthy acquisition. It is crafted for collectors and connoisseurs seeking an authentic kiln-transformed tea bowl with a unique, unrepeatable glaze pattern fired at 1300°C. Every cup is a 1-of-1 artisan piece with an iron body that softens tea water.
Heritage from Jingdezhen: The Soul of Fire and Earth.
Each piece in the Porcelainess collection is a tribute to the millennium-old ceramic legacy of Jingdezhen, the world's porcelain capital. Forged in temperatures exceeding 1300°C, our vessels represent a harmonious dance between master craftsmanship and the unpredictable magic of the kiln.
Embrace the auspicious charm of Chinese heritage with our Artisan Gilded Gourd Jian Zhan Cup. This exquisite master cup is adorned with the 'Jin Si Gua Hu Lu'—a delicate, gilded gourd motif that winds through the dark, Tenmoku-style glaze like silken threads of gold. In traditional culture, the gourd is a powerful symbol of longevity, prosperity, and the protection of health, making this cup a vessel of both beauty and blessing.
Meticulously handcrafted, the cup's high-iron clay body provides the perfect canvas for the kiln's transformative magic. The interaction of the gold gilding with the deep glaze creates a multi-layered visual effect that reveals new details with every angle. With a 100ml capacity, it is ideally proportioned for the intimate sharing of tea, allowing for a focused and mindful tasting experience. Each piece is a unique creation from the Mo Ting Cha Shi studio, arriving with an artisan certificate and housed in a beautiful gift box. Whether it's the centerpiece of your own collection or a meaningful gesture for another, this Gilded Gourd cup is a fine example of the 'Porcelainess' mission to bridge the gap between ancient artistry and modern life. Celebrate the rich tapestry of tea culture with a cup that tells a story of luck and handcrafted excellence.
Why $129–$199?
| 💎 | 1 of 1 — unrepeatable — the kiln determines the pattern; no two pieces in existence are identical |
| 👤 | Master-thrown by a named artisan — decades of muscle memory, not a factory mold |
| 🔬 | Extreme rarity rate — only ~30% of pieces survive 1300°C firing with a master-grade crystalline pattern |
| 📜 | Certificate of authenticity — signed by the studio master, with individual kiln batch number |
| 🛡️ | 30-day satisfaction guarantee — love it or return it, insured shipping both ways |
At this tier, you're not buying a cup — you're acquiring a unique artifact. The rarity rate alone (7 out of 10 fail) explains the price.
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