Indigo Gourd Cup

A vivid blue and white gourd motif evolving across a living cracked glaze.

£14.40

Indigo Gourd Cup

A vivid blue and white gourd motif evolving across a living cracked glaze.

£14.40

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Overview

The Indigo Gourd Cup is designed around the meeting point of historical influence and contemporary Chinese ceramic expression. Its Song Ru inspired foundation is paired with a vivid Yuan inspired blue and white decoration, creating a piece that feels rooted in tradition without appearing restrained or purely historical.

Its most distinctive quality emerges through use. The finely cracked glaze gradually develops deeper tonal character as it encounters tea, allowing the surface to acquire its own evolving appearance. Rather than remaining visually unchanged, the cup becomes increasingly personal through repeated tea sessions.

The durable applied decoration further supports regular use, preserving the expressive blue and white composition while the underlying cracked glaze develops naturally over time.

Details

Song Ru Inspired Form
The silhouette draws inspiration from the refined ceramic tradition associated with the Ru kilns of the Song dynasty, giving the compact cup a distinctly historical foundation.

Yuan Inspired Blue and White
The gourd and scrolling vine decoration references Yuan style blue and white ceramics while using a more vivid colour expression associated with contemporary Chinese national trend aesthetics.

Gourd Motif
The central gourd inspired composition introduces a symbolic and organic visual rhythm, framed by flowing decorative elements.

Cicada Wing Cracking
The glaze develops a fine cracked pattern known for its delicate appearance, resembling the translucent texture of cicada wings.

Golden Threads and Iron Threads
As tea gradually interacts with the cracked surface, the lines can deepen and darken over time, developing the characteristic layered appearance associated with traditional Ge style cracked glazes.

Durable Applied Decoration
The decorative pattern is created using an applied decoration technique designed to retain its colour and remain resistant to fading and wear through regular use.

Material: Ceramic
Finish: Cracked glaze
Capacity: Approximately 70 ml
Width: 6 cm
Height: 5.3 cm
Weight: 240 g
Colour: Indigo Blue and White
Decoration: Applied gourd and scrolling vine motif
Style: Song and Yuan inspired
Craft: High temperature firing
Origin: Dehua

Care

Rinse with warm water after use and dry gently with a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive sponges and harsh cleaning products. The natural development of the cracked glaze is part of the character of the cup and will vary according to use.

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