Antique-Style Hand-Painted Wood-Fired Blue & White Sancai Gaiwan – Double Fish & Miscellaneous Treasures Motif

Originating from Jingdezhen, this Sancai Gaiwan (a traditional three-piece tea vessel consisting of a lid, bowl, and saucer) is crafted with a classic "foliate rim" (花口 - huakou) design for both the bowl and saucer. The gently undulating edges resemble blossoming petals, breaking the strict geometry of a standard round vessel and introducing a fluid, understated elegance. This piece presents a sophisticated and collectible aesthetic with intricate, full-coverage hand-painted blue & white design on a traditional form, suitable for serious tea appreciation.

Motif: Double Fish & Miscellaneous Treasures 
A closer look at the vessel reveals an elaborate full-coverage motif centered around "Double Fish and Miscellaneous Treasures" (双鱼杂宝). Meticulously painted across the surface, this dense and structured pattern includes diverse auspicious symbols.Miscellaneous Treasures: Among these sacred objects, the Knot of Eternity (盘长) represents infinite longevity and wisdom. Double Fish: This pair of fish symbolizes connubial bliss, continuous abundance, and harmony. Every intricate line of this complex composition is hand-painted stroke by stroke, demonstrating masterful skill and vitality. Near the foot, the design is anchored by a structured border of traditional upright lotus petals (仰莲瓣纹), while the saucer features classic ornamental patterns.

Craftsmanship: Traditional Pine Wood-Fired Kiln (Chai Yao)This piece is fired using the most traditional wood-firing kilns (柴窑) in Jingdezhen. The unfired vessel is placed securely inside a saggar (a protective ceramic box) and fired using pure pine wood. Kiln masters rely on decades of experience, manually adding wood to control the temperature, which eventually peaks at 1300°C.
Unlike the predictable and uniform heating curves of modern gas kilns, a wood-fired kiln produces a natural, rhythmic temperature variation. During the intense heat, the volatilized oils from the pine wood interact with the porcelain glaze. This distinct reaction grants the porcelain an exceptionally antiqued, deeply lustrous, and "oily" finish. It is this warm, jade-like texture that makes authentic wood-fired pieces irreplaceable.

Material & Craft Specifications
Origin: Jingdezhen, China
Shaping Technique: Fully hand-thrown and hand-trimmed on the potter's wheel
Clay Body: Premium raw ore antique-style clay (a traditional blend of porcelain stone and kaolin)
Pigment: Raw ore antique-style cobalt blue pigment
Decoration: Fully hand-painted motifs
Glaze: Raw ore transparent glaze

Specifications
Bowl Diameter: 10.5 cm
Overall Height (with lid): 10.5 cm
Capacity: 180 ml
Saucer Diameter: 12.0 cm
Saucer Height: 3.0 cm