Lotus Crest Teaset

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Product Overview

Lotus Crest Teaset is a refined ensemble of fine porcelain inspired by traditional Chinese aesthetics. Featuring a teapot, six teacups, a fairness pitcher, and a tea strainer stand, each piece is adorned with delicate blue-and-white overglaze painting and highlighted by openwork lotus patterns. The set blends the richness of heritage with practical design, ideal for both everyday tea sessions and ceremonial gatherings.

Artistic Appreciation

Gracefully rounded and perfectly proportioned, the forms evoke harmony and fluidity. The crisp blue floral motifs are laid over a smooth ivory surface, while the gold-accented teapot lid adds a noble finishing touch. The carved-out lotus windows on the teapot and pitcher reveal a subtle translucence, offering visual depth and a poetic balance between fullness and emptiness.

Craftsmanship Analysis

This teaset is crafted from high-grade blue-and-white jade porcelain (青花玉瓷) using overglaze enameling (釉上彩) techniques. The openwork lotus designs (镂雕) are precision-carved by hand before firing, ensuring consistent translucency and strength. Each motif is then hand-painted and kiln-fired at low temperatures to preserve the intricate surface detailing and vibrant cobalt color.

Creative Inspiration

This set draws inspiration from the elegance of Song dynasty lotus patterns, reinterpreted through the lens of contemporary craftsmanship. The lotus symbolizes purity emerging from the mud—an image mirrored in the dual contrast between the open lattice carvings and the intricate brushwork. The designer envisioned the teapot as a quiet lotus blooming in a scholar’s retreat—graceful, grounded, and contemplative.

Value & Versatility

A true fusion of art and utility, Lotus Crest Teaset is suitable for a range of Chinese teas, from delicate greens to robust oolongs. It also serves as a sophisticated gift for collectors, tea masters, or lovers of Chinese ceramic heritage. Whether displayed or used, its aesthetic presence enhances any tea ritual with elegance and spiritual tranquility.