Chinese Tang style overglaze and gold-painted beast dragon pattern Jingdezhen handmade retro coffee cup 230ml

Brand: Shici Ji Craftsmanship: Overglaze painting + gilding Style: Classic swimming ring cup Capacity: 230ml Pattern: Dragon 【Features】 Fusion of traditional crafts: Overglaze: Rich colors and distinct layers Gilding process: Use gold to depict details and add a sense of luxury Auspicious patterns: Dragon pattern: symbolizes imperial power and masculinity Phoenix pattern: embodying virtue and feminine beauty 【Cultural Implications】 The dragon and the phoenix, as the most noble totem combination in China since ancient times, symbolize the philosophical wisdom of the harmony of yin and yang. ■ Dragon and Phoenix: The Thousand-Year-Old Yin and Yang Symbol 【dragon】 The extreme of Yang: symbolizes imperial power, strength and natural power. The five-clawed golden dragon is exclusive to the emperor. The patron saint of agricultural civilization, in charge of clouds and rain; in the Book of Changes, "flying dragon in the sky" implies a prosperous age. It combines the characteristics of nine mythical beasts and is the spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. 【Phoenix】 The ultimate beauty of Yin: represents the virtue of the queen, auspiciousness and rebirth, and only lives in the phoenix tree, symbolizing nobleness Possessing the five virtues (benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom, and trustworthiness); "The phoenix sings in the morning sun" in the Book of Songs means that the country will prosper. The "Phoenix Nirvana" in Chu culture reflects the philosophy of the cycle of life 【Dragon and Phoenix】 The unity of yin and yang: the dragon is the leader of scaled insects (yang), and the phoenix is the most respected of feathered insects (yin) Marriage symbol: a common pattern in traditional weddings, symbolizing "harmony between heaven and earth, and prosperity of offspring" The embodiment of national destiny: The Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City is decorated with dragon patterns, and the Hall of Union and Peace is decorated with phoenix patterns, implying the concept of governing the country with "harmony between heaven and earth". 【Instructions】 ※ This product contains gold-painted parts, please do not use a microwave to heat it ※ It is recommended to use a soft sponge when cleaning to avoid scratching the gold painting. ※ It is recommended to wash by hand and avoid soaking in water for a long time (The product is handmade, each piece may be slightly different, this is normal, please understand) 【Brand Introduction】 Welcome to Shiciji. We are committed to injecting oriental beauty into your living space through handmade ceramic works. The brand originated from Jingdezhen, the capital of ceramics with a thousand-year history of porcelain making. Based on the traditional Chinese blue and white craftsmanship, it combines the Annan style with oriental classical patterns to present the beauty of handmade. Products include tea sets, coffee sets, daily porcelain, home decoration, ceramic furniture and other series. I hope our works can be loved by you. All products are shipped from the mainland. 【Purchase and after-sales instructions】 All products in this store are hand-painted, and each piece is slightly different. It is normal for glaze flow and gold color to slightly smudge (please purchase with caution if you have extremely high requirements for details). The product will be shipped from Jingdezhen within 15 working days after the order is placed. Because the utensils are handmade and shipped over long distances, please carefully confirm whether it is what you like before placing an order and consume rationally. Unless there are obvious defects, no unconditional returns will be accepted after the sale. It is recommended to take a video when unpacking to keep evidence. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.