Hand-Painted Horizontal Stripe Fair Cup_K

A single horizontal stroke—the ink color, both pale and profound. This fair cup (gong dao bei) is crafted from warm, plain white porcelain clay, with the lower body adorned in hand-painted blue pigment. The brushwork, with its natural transitions of dry strokes and intentional gaps, evokes the steady, grounding bass line of a musical composition, or the gentle ripples on a horizon line amidst the twilight haze. It brings a sense of composure and stability to your tea space, balancing movement and stillness. -------------- | Product Features | ・Vertical Brush Textures: Brushed vertically from the base, preserving the interplay of glaze density and natural dry-brush marks for a distinctive, upright aesthetic. ・Upright Cinched-Waist Shape: The tall, subtly cinched design allows for a steady and comfortable one-handed grip, with an elegant, elongated silhouette. ・Hand-Modeled Bird-Beak Spout: Meticulously shaped by hand for a precise, dimensional pour, ensuring a smooth flow and a clean, drip-free finish. ・Versatile Design: With a practical capacity, it is well-suited for use as a fair cup in Gongfu tea ceremonies, a individual coffee server, or a sake decanter. ・Exposed Clay Foot Ring: The bottom retains the tactile, raw-fired clay texture with subtle fire-stone red marks from the kiln, featuring the artist's hand-carved signature. -------------- | Specifications | ・Material: Porcelain clay ・Dimensions: Approx. 9.8 × 8.2 × H 9.6 cm (max length including spout: approx. 9.8 cm) ・Capacity: Approx. 220 ml ・Artist: Nick Lin ・Origin: Handmade in Taiwan -------------- | Care and Use | ・Every piece is individually hand-modeled and painted; slight variations in shape, glaze texture, and brushwork are inherent to each unique item. ・The white porcelain glaze has minute natural pores. Over time, tea oils may slowly permeate the texture (the process of 'seasoning' the cup), which is a characteristic phenomenon of tea ware. ・Not recommended for those seeking industrial-grade perfection or a permanently 'like-new' appearance. ・Please clean with a sponge, mild detergent, and warm water; avoid abrasive steel wool. ・Eco-friendly: All shipping packaging uses recyclable materials and repurposed boxes to reduce plastic waste.