{"product_id":"jingdezhen-antique-style-hand-painted-wood-fired-blue-white-foliate-rim-stem-cup-interlocking-lotus-eight-treasures-motif","title":"Jingdezhen Antique-Style Hand-Painted Wood-Fired Blue \u0026 White Foliate-Rim Stem Cup – Interlocking Lotus \u0026 Eight Treasures Motif","description":"\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginating from Jingdezhen, this teacup adopts the highly ceremonial \"Stem Cup\" (\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 宋体;\"\u003e高足杯 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e- Gaozu Bei) structure. The bowl is elevated by a sturdy, gently flared foot, which not only grants the vessel a dignified, upright presence but also provides an elegant and stable fulcrum for holding. The rim is crafted with a soft \"foliate\" (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 宋体;\"\u003e花口 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e- huakou) undulation, breaking the rigid geometry of standard round cups. Presenting a calm and restrained aesthetic, this piece is a collectible miniature archive that perfectly balances ceremonial dignity with ergonomic functionality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotif \u0026amp; Technique: Interlocking Lotus Supporting the Eight Treasures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exterior displays a rigorous, tiered composition. The upper register features the classic \"Eight Treasures\" (\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 宋体;\"\u003e八宝 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e- specifically Buddhist auspicious symbols such as the Endless Knot and the Wheel of Dharma), elegantly intertwined with flowing, dynamic ribbons. These sacred emblems are supported by an intricate \"Interlocking Lotus\" (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 宋体;\"\u003e缠枝莲\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e) scroll on the lower register. This classical \"Lotus Supporting the Eight Treasures\" design was highly esteemed in Ming and Qing imperial kilns, symbolizing infinite blessings and perfect harmony. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere the bowl meets the stem, the artisan has meticulously painted a structured border of Ruyi lappets. This geometric foundation acts as an architectural boundary, further enhancing the piece's ceremonial order and classical beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCraftsmanship: Traditional Pine Wood-Fired Kiln (Chai Yao)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This piece is fired using the most traditional wood-firing kilns (\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 宋体;\"\u003e柴窑\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e) 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Craft Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jingdezhen, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShaping Technique:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fully hand-thrown and hand-trimmed on the potter's wheel (Foliate rim and stem-foot joining)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClay Body:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Premium raw ore antique-style clay (a traditional blend of porcelain stone and kaolin)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePigment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Raw ore antique-style cobalt blue pigment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fully hand-painted motifs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlaze:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Raw ore transparent glaze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 90 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FERMATA ARCHIVE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45435940864115,"sku":null,"price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/8404\/2611\/files\/FA_S04_C20.jpg?v=1788339881","url":"https:\/\/fermata-archive.com\/zh-hans\/products\/jingdezhen-antique-style-hand-painted-wood-fired-blue-white-foliate-rim-stem-cup-interlocking-lotus-eight-treasures-motif","provider":"FERMATA ARCHIVE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}