daqi lacquer embellished jianware teacup

measurements:

diameter:5.5cm

height:4cm

【Partridge Feather】 

· Appearance: Speckled or mottled patterns similar to the plumage of a partridge bird.
· Difference from oil spot: These spots are usually smaller, denser, and less perfectly circular — sometimes blurred or layered.
· Example: A bowl covered in tiny overlapping brown and silver speckles, reminiscent of wild bird feathers.

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【Jian Zhan with Daqi Lacquer 】

Daqi  is the ancient Chinese art of natural lacquer craftsmanship — a tradition spanning over 7,000 years. When this sacred technique meets Jian Zhan, the result is a breathtaking fusion of two Chinese cultural treasures.

The outer surface of the tea bowl is coated with layers of natural lacquer derived from the sap of the lacquer tree, applied entirely by hand using techniques perfected over centuries . Each piece receives over 20 layers of lacquer, with each layer allowed to cure before the next is added .

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Why Natural Lacquer?

Feature Detail
Source Sap from Chinese lacquer trees
Application 20+ hand-applied layers
Drying Time Weeks in controlled humidity
Finish Deep, luminous, shifting with light
Safety Food-safe once fully cured

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The Craftsmanship Behind Each Piece

🔹 Layer by Layer, Week by Week

Applying Daqi lacquer is not a quick process. Each thin layer must dry and cure in a humid environment before the next can be applied. After all layers are built up, the surface is polished by hand to reveal its hidden depths .

🔹 The "Living" Surface

Unlike industrial coatings, natural lacquer continues to mature over time. The surface develops a richer, deeper glow with use and age — your bowl becomes more beautiful the longer you own it.

🔹 The Color Story

Rich mineral pigments are blended into the lacquer. Within the deep base, you'll find subtle undertones that shift in the light — plum, indigo, deep violet-black, sometimes accented with gold powder, cinnabar, or malachite . Hold it in different light, and it reveals new dimensions.

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What You're Getting

✅ Authentic Daqi Gongyi — Traditional Chinese natural lacquer craftsmanship
✅ Hand-applied, 20+ layers — Weeks of dedicated work in each piece
✅ Jian Zhan body — The legendary Song Dynasty tea bowl form
✅ Food-safe finish — Fully cured natural lacquer is safe for tea
✅ Truly one-of-a-kind — No two pieces are identical
✅ An heirloom object — Made to be used daily and passed down

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Care Instructions

Daqi lacquered Jian Zhan is durable yet deserves respect:

· Hand wash only — Gentle soap and soft sponge
· No dishwashers — High heat and harsh detergents damage lacquer
· Avoid prolonged soaking — Wipe dry after washing
· Keep away from direct sunlight — UV can fade the finish over time
· Embrace the aging — The deepening glow with use is part of the beauty

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More Than a Tea Bowl

This is not mass production. This is slow craft — requiring technical mastery, patience, and a quiet mind. The lacquering process alone takes weeks . The result is a vessel that infuses every tea session with intention, story, and presence .

"In an age of haste and mass production, this vessel invites you to slow down, to observe, and to engage the senses fully." 

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Why Choose Our Daqi Lacquered Jian Zhan?

· Two traditions, one bowl — The heritage of Jian ware + the artistry of Daqi lacquer
· Entirely handmade — No two pieces ever alike
· Heirloom quality — Built to be used for generations
· Tea master approved — The same materials and techniques praised by Chinese tea culture

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Note: As with all handmade pottery, slight variations in size, glaze pooling, and shape are marks of authenticity—not defects.

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