A one-of-a-kind treasure that represents the pinnacle of Jingdezhen's porcelain craftsmanship, incorporating authentic raw material and stringent firing requirements, and masterfully designed and finished at a top local studio. This piece is 100% handcrafted, fully carved with meticulous detail, authentic high quality clay that exhibiting the luminescence that is characteristic of top quality porcelain. It is truly a magnificent and exquisite piece of art work and exclusive to our online store. 

This set features a classic mountain landscape that is a popular theme in traditional Chinese art, poetry, and paintings. In the body of the gaiwan, you see a meticulously detailed micro-carved landscape at every angle, distant mountains and water, houses and trees, half moon, and a man walking on the bridge. The base carving features a man driving a boat towards the water's edge. The lid of the gaiwan is carved with a classic style of clouds, representing the sky. The three piece together reveal the ancient Chinese philosophy of serenity and harmony between man and nature.  

This type of porcelain, called Ying Qing Ci, is off white and made from the authentic high quality clay. Fine porcelain can enhance the flavor of the tea. This gaiwan style is called "buddha's belly", and is designed for holding large tea leaves, allowing them to fully open for an optimal brew. The wide rim is also designed for easy handling, comfortable to holding and brewing the tea.

The pitcher and the teacups are also carved with the same mountains and water landscape theme throughout the entire surface of the cup and pitcher. A piece of art, simply stunning! It will surely enrich your tea experience, and is a great investment for your tea ware collection. 

The set composed of a gaiwan, a pitcher, four cups. Purchase of the whole set comes with a gift box. 

Name:  影雕溪山盖碗组

Gaiwan:  200ml / 6.8oz

Fair cup:  280ml / 8.8oz 

Teacup:  110ml / 3.71oz