Leaping Gold

【Swimming Fish in a Painting: Wealth and Zen in the Palm】

In Eastern culture, water represents vitality, swimming fish symbolize wealth, and the lotus implies inner purity and transcendence. This “Leaping Gold” cup blends these three breathtaking imageries into one. When you gaze into the center of the cup, upon the dazzling golden base glaze, a lifelike Asian Arowana (golden dragon fish) with fine scales sways gracefully, shuttling between elegant red and blue lotuses and lotus leaves. As tea is poured in and the water ripples slightly, the goldfish in the cup seems to instantly come to life, swimming freely in your palm. This is not just a vessel for holding tea; it is a microcosmic world in the palm of your hand, entrusted with profound Eastern philosophy and auspicious blessings.

【Craftsmanship Breakthrough: A Symphony of Rustic Black Porcelain and Luxurious Gold】

Jianzhan originated from the Great Song Dynasty 800 years ago, taking deep, rustic black porcelain as its core body. Based on inheriting the excellent heat retention and tea-brewing characteristics of Song Dynasty black porcelain, this tea bowl makes a bold modern aesthetic innovation. Artisans apply a special metallic glaze to the outer wall of the black porcelain body. After high-temperature firing in the kiln, it presents a bronze-gold texture shimmering like sunlight, offering a rich tactile feel and a beauty steeped in time. The dazzling gold and fine painting covering the inner wall form a strong visual tension with the rustic, unglazed body retained at the bottom. It allows the Eastern tea ceremony to not only have the Zen of “stillness” but also radiate the magnificent vitality of “motion.”

 【Handcrafted Ingenuity and the Beauty of the Vessel】

• Harmonious and Aroma-Gathering “Liankou”:  The cup body presents a full, rounded curve, with the rim slightly curving inward. This classic “Liankou” (inward-curving rim) design not only gives a visually substantial and endearing feeling but also effectively gathers the tea’s fragrance during tasting, allowing the aroma to linger endlessly within the cup.

• Delicate Painting Craftsmanship: The details of the swimming fish and lotus inside the cup are extremely exquisite. The gradient colors of the fish scales, the stretching posture of the lotus, and the water ripple textures are all clearly visible, showcasing the artisan’s superb hand-painting and coloring skills.

• Comfortable Handling Experience:  An 8.8cm diameter paired with a 5.5cm height offers a moderate size. The plump belly perfectly contours to the palm. Whether drinking alone in a tranquil morning or given as a cultural gift to relatives and friends, it highlights extraordinary artistic taste.

【Detailed Product Specifications】

• Product Name: Leaping Gold (Arowana and Lotus Painted Cup)

• Shape:  Liankou (Rounded belly with slightly inward-curving rim, excellent aroma-gathering and anti-spill effects)

• Surface Finish: Gilded Painting (Bronze-gold texture on the outer wall, pure gold base on the inner wall decorated with Arowana and lotus paintings)

• Dimensions: Diameter 8.8 cm / Height 5.5 cm

• Materials: Premium black porcelain (The bottom retains the raw mineral unglazed body)

• Craftsmanship: 100% Handmade, exquisitely painted