Harmony Handmade Ceramic Tea Cup

Design: A timeless blend of art and function, this handmade ceramic tea cup marries ancient Cizhouware techniques with a yin-yang design that invites balance into your day. Perfect for tea, coffee, or even a sip of whiskey, this petite cup fits snugly in your hand, its handmade ceramic craftsmanship adding a touch of artisanal warmth to every moment.

Detail:

Capacity : 6oz (175ml） Width: 8cm （3.2 in） Height:7.5cm （3  in）

Exact size may vary piece-by-piece.

Material : High Fire Clay, Porcelain Clay

*****How it made****
Each Harmony Cup is a handcrafted journey etched in clay, beginning with the creation of a handmade ceramic tea cup that blends tradition and art. Skilled artisans cradle a mound of clay on the potter’s wheel, their fingers guiding the spinning earth as it rises into a symmetrical form—each press and pull shaping the cup’s walls to delicate perfection. Once air-dried to prevent cracking, the vessel enters an 800°C kiln for bisque firing, a process that hardens the clay like a pre-baked foundation, ready for the next layer of craftsmanship.

The magic unfolds in the carving: artisans use tiny tools to etch intricate motifs—think swirling vines or geometric balances—into the bisque surface, each groove a nod to  millennia-old pottery traditions. Here, the yin-yang philosophy takes form as a contrasting clay—perhaps deep umber against cream—is pressed into the carvings, creating a visual harmony that mirrors the cup’s purpose. The excess clay is smoothed away, leaving patterns that seem to float beneath the surface, a testament to the artisan’s precision.

Finally, a transparent glaze is brushed onto the cup like liquid glass, sealing the carvings and promising a silky touch. The cup returns to the kiln at 1280°C, where volcanic heat fuses the glaze into a glossy armor, strengthening the clay while enhancing the contrast of the yin-yang design. After a month of patience—from wheel-throwing to final firing—each cup emerges as a functional masterpiece, its hand-carved details and artisanal character turning every sip of tea into a moment of harmony.

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Dishwasher and microwave safe
100% lead free
Our pottery is handmade by Ceramic Artist in Jingdezhen
Due to the nature of handmade ceramics pieces might have small imperfection and slight size differences, this is part of what makes every piece special and unique.