This Handmade Yixing Purple Clay Peony Tea Cup is handcrafted by a master artisan. The colorful peony patterns are painted using different colored clay, following traditional Chinese painting techniques. With carefully controlled moisture, artisans use knives and brushes to paint directly onto the cup body. Through variations in clay thickness and color performance, the work expresses the charm and artistic spirit of traditional Chinese ink painting.

The detailed artwork combines relief carving, line engraving, and layered techniques, creating rich depth and texture. More than a functional tea cup, it is also a refined work of art suitable for home decoration. Made from raw Yixing purple clay rich in minerals such as iron, long-term use is traditionally believed to be beneficial. The lid features a gourd-shaped knob with an air hole, offering excellent airtightness. When the air hole is sealed, the cup can even be turned upside down without leaking, demonstrating precise craftsmanship and structural balance.

Highly regarded by tea connoisseurs, this tea cup is considered an essential piece for serious tea lovers. Its exceptional qualities come from authentic ZiSha (purple clay) found only in Yixing, Jiangsu Province, combined with the skill of experienced master craftsmen. Many believe Yixing tea cups provide one of the best ways to steep tea.

Features:
• Master-Level Handcraft: Painted with colored clay using traditional Chinese painting techniques
• Peony Motif: Symbol of elegance, prosperity, and refined beauty
• Authentic Yixing ZiSha Clay: Naturally breathable, enhances tea aroma and flavor
• Aroma Absorption: Gradually absorbs tea fragrance; recommended for brewing the same type of tea
• Improves with Use: Surface becomes smoother, glossier, and more refined over time
• Excellent Thermal Stability: Slow heat transfer offers strong resistance to hot and cold changes
• Gourd-Shaped Lid Design: Vent hole ensures airflow while maintaining strong airtightness

Materials & Contents:
• Material: Yixing Purple Clay (ZiSha)
• Includes: 1 × Tea Cup, 1 × Lid

Size & Capacity:
• Capacity: 400 ml (13.5 oz)
• Dimensions: Width 10.8 cm (4.3 inches), Height 13.5 cm (5.3 inches)

Teacup Maker:
SuFei, female, born in Yixing in 1988, national craft artist, after years of experience, she has a deeper understanding and improvement of purple clay culture. Through the special expression technique of purple clay, the work goes deep into the texture, degenerates the form, and gives purple clay a new creative idea. In recent years, his works have a unique style and are full of the flavor of the times. She has won many awards and is deeply loved by collectors at home and abroad.