{"product_id":"jingdezhen-antique-style-hand-painted-wood-fired-blue-white-ruyi-cup-full-coverage-bats-gourds-motif","title":"Jingdezhen Antique-Style Hand-Painted Wood-Fired Blue \u0026 White Ruyi Cup – Full-Coverage Bats \u0026 Gourds Motif","description":"\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginating from Jingdezhen, this teacup features the classic \"Ruyi\" (\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 宋体;\"\u003e如意\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e) silhouette. With a gently flared rim and a fully rounded belly, its graceful, undulating curve is reminiscent of the auspicious Ruyi scepter. This shape not only offers a visually dignified and soft elegance but also rests naturally against the lips. Its delicate 6.3 cm diameter excels at concentrating the aroma of the tea. Completely enveloped in intricate indigo patterns, this piece presents a full-coverage aesthetic, serving as both a highly functional brewing companion and a collectible miniature archive showcasing profound traditional blessings.\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: Full-Coverage Bats, Gourds, and Double Blue Lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA closer look reveals an elaborate, full-coverage (\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 宋体;\"\u003e满绘 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e- Manhui) motif classically known as \"Fulu Wandai\" (Bats, Gourds, and Endless Vines). In traditional Chinese iconography, the bat (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 宋体;\"\u003e蝙蝠\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e) is a homophone for fortune (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 宋体;\"\u003e福\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e), and the gourd (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 宋体;\"\u003e葫芦\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e) sounds like prosperity and wealth (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 宋体;\"\u003e福禄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e). The intertwining vines connecting them represent endless generations and eternal vitality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy employing a highly time-consuming painting technique, the artisan allows these auspicious totems to completely envelop the cup's exterior. The rhythmic flow of the vines perfectly balances the organic shapes of the gourds. Furthermore, the rim and the foot of the cup are bordered by classic double blue lines (\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 宋体;\"\u003e双弦纹\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e). These precise, parallel bands provide a structured, architectural frame to the elaborate and lively botanical composition, defining a strict aesthetic boundary.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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\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 (featuring full-surface coverage)\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\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4.7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 70 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FERMATA ARCHIVE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45307902951539,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/8404\/2611\/files\/FA_S04_C11.jpg?v=1785905047","url":"https:\/\/fermata-archive.com\/zh-hans\/products\/jingdezhen-antique-style-hand-painted-wood-fired-blue-white-ruyi-cup-full-coverage-bats-gourds-motif","provider":"FERMATA ARCHIVE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}