Hsiao Fang Pottery Arts' "Moonlight Cup" is a highly representative design from Master Cai Xiaofang. Its rounded shape and slightly inward-curving rim create a visually full, moon-like appearance. This pair of cups, combining hand-painted dragon motifs with underglaze blue craftsmanship, is considered by collectors to be an art piece of exquisite refinement and regal grandeur.
Characteristics of the Moonlight Cup with Underglaze Blue Dragon Motif
The Moonlight Cup shape is renowned in Hsiao Fang Pottery Arts for its "elegant form and comfortable grip":
Styling: The cup's body presents a graceful curve, resembling a half-moon or full moon, symbolizing completeness. This shape effectively concentrates the aroma of tea, making it suitable for appreciating oolong or aged teas.
Body and Glaze: The Moonlight Cup shape is often paired with a delicate white porcelain body. The hand-painted dragon motif, set against a lustrous glaze, creates excellent depth and reveals a "jade-like yet not jade-like" quality characteristic of official kiln porcelain.
Craftsmanship and Spirit: The dragon patterns are hand-painted by core artists, with vivid postures and powerful claws. For a pair of cups, the dragon patterns on the two cups should echo or be symmetrical in posture.
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