【INCENSE.TEA HOUSE】Hsiao Fang Pottery Arts Master Cai Xiaofang's Hand-painted blue and white porcelain cups with pine and crane motifs, set in a gift box.

Contemporary Ceramic Art | Master Tsai Hsiao-fang

Hsiao Fang Pottery Arts Yingqing Hand-Painted Blue & White Pine & Crane Guyue Tea Cup Pair (Gift Box Set)

Vessel Curation / Literati Yingqing & Underglaze Blue Teaware Pair

Taipei, Taiwan・Tsai Hsiao-fang

Curatorial Notes

Evergreen pines meet soaring cranes beneath the moonlight. Crafted by master ceramicist Tsai Hsiao-fang, this "Yingqing Hand-Painted Blue & White Pine & Crane Guyue Tea Cup Pair" comes complete with an authentic Hsiao Fang Pottery Arts gift box. Adopting the classical "Guyue" cup form with a subtly flaring rim and deep gathering curve, the ergonomic silhouette gathers tea aroma while offering an exceptionally smooth mouthfeel. Cloaked in a luminous, subtle shadow-celadon (Yingqing) glaze, each cup is individually hand-painted in underglaze blue with flying cranes, ancient gnarled pines, and swirling auspicious clouds. Presented as a harmonious pair, it balances literary grace with wishes for enduring longevity.

Form & Spatial Aesthetics

• Yingqing Glaze & Dynamic Cobalt: The faint bluish-white celadon glaze evokes jade-like clarity, harmonizing beautifully with painterly cobalt brushstrokes depicting pine needles, cloud ribbons, and soaring crane feathers.

• Classic Guyue Silhouette: Measuring 6.2 cm in diameter and 4.2 cm in height, the flaring rim and tapered body offer comfortable handling and optimal tea tasting ergonomics.

• Auspicious Symbolism & Gift Packaging: The union of pine and crane signifies timeless longevity and peace, presented as a paired set in an original presentation box for tea table curation or esteemed gifting.

  
  

Specifications

• Craftsmanship: Wheel-thrown / Translucent Yingqing glaze / Hand-painted underglaze blue motifs / High-temperature reduction firing

• Configuration: Guyue Tea Cup x 2 (Includes original Hsiao Fang Pottery Arts gift box)

• Dimensions: Diameter approx. 6.2 cm / Height approx. 4.2 cm (per cup)

• Recommended Teas: High Mountain Oolong, Oriental Beauty, Aged White Tea, Yancha, Aged Pu-erh

  
  

Tea Master's Note:

Shadow-blue jade cups welcome amber liquor as cranes take flight among ancient pines.

Paired cups meet in quiet grace, releasing floral orchid notes.

Interested parties please send a private message or call Mr. Wu at 098 9368 725

Photos can be taken for confirmation before shipment.