Bamboo in full leaf covers this gaiwan from the bowl up over the lid, culms and leaves cut in wet cobalt strokes that bleed into one another.
Leaves are laid on in groups here with white left between them — a few strokes for a stem, then the blade turned over in one movement.
This side is crowded: culms with their joints marked in dark, leaves packed over them and pale wash running down between the stalks.
The other face is left almost empty for four brushed characters — bamboo reporting peace — set right to left in running script.
Looked at from below, the base shows the foot ring with a brush-written mark in underglaze blue at its centre.
Nothing is painted on the inside at all — the whole interior is bare white, with the bamboo only just showing over the rim.
Set down and looked at from above, the lid is a plain white disc with the base of the knob at the centre and its painted bamboo just showing at the rim.
Bamboo in full leaf covers this gaiwan from the bowl up over the lid, culms and leaves cut in wet cobalt strokes that bleed into one another.
Leaves are laid on in groups here with white left between them — a few strokes for a stem, then the blade turned over in one movement.
This side is crowded: culms with their joints marked in dark, leaves packed over them and pale wash running down between the stalks.
The other face is left almost empty for four brushed characters — bamboo reporting peace — set right to left in running script.
Looked at from below, the base shows the foot ring with a brush-written mark in underglaze blue at its centre.
Nothing is painted on the inside at all — the whole interior is bare white, with the bamboo only just showing over the rim.
Set down and looked at from above, the lid is a plain white disc with the base of the knob at the centre and its painted bamboo just showing at the rim.
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Jingdezhen Hand-Painted Bamboo Gaiwan | Blue & White Porcelain Tea Cup

$169.00

Embrace the tranquility of nature with this hand-painted Jingdezhen gaiwan. Featuring a beautiful freehand bamboo design and the Chinese calligraphy “Zhu Bao Ping An” (meaning “Bamboo brings peace”), this blue and white tea cup brings a touch of Zen to your daily tea ritual. With a 160ml (5.4 oz) capacity, it’s ideal for brewing your favorite loose-leaf teas.

Each piece is hand-thrown and hand-painted, with the cobalt blue pigment naturally pooling and fading under the glaze to create a watercolor-like effect. This gaiwan is truly one of a kind. Whether you’re practicing a gongfu tea ceremony, adding to your collection, or looking for a thoughtful gift for a tea lover, this traditional tea bowl is a timeless choice.

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Description

Jingdezhen Hand-Painted Bamboo Gaiwan (160ml / 5.4 oz)

This one-of-a-kind gaiwan captures the elegance of traditional Chinese art. Hand-thrown and hand-painted in Jingdezhen, it features a serene bamboo motif and classic calligraphy. The two-piece design includes a perfectly fitted bowl and a domed lid, engineered to sit seamlessly within the rim while brewing.

Artistic Details & Calligraphy

The design is painted in a freehand, expressive style (Xieyi), prioritizing movement and the natural flow of the brush over precise outlines.

  • The Bamboo: The bamboo stalks are painted with broad strokes, with nodes added while the glaze is still wet. The leaves are grouped and swept quickly, creating sharp tips. Where the pigment pools, the blue is deep; where the brush carries more water, it fades beautifully under the glaze, blending the leaves together.
  • The Calligraphy: The opposite side leaves ample white space, featuring the four Chinese characters “竹报平安” (Zhu Bao Ping An – “Bamboo brings peace”). Written in running script from right to left, the characters vary in size and flow seamlessly, capturing a single breath of creativity.
  • Lid & Interior: The domed lid continues the bamboo motif, topped with a round knob for easy handling. The interior of the bowl is mostly left blank to highlight the tea liquor, with a traditional blue mark on the bottom.

How to Brew with Your Gaiwan

Perfect for gongfu tea ceremonies or everyday brewing, this 5.4 oz gaiwan allows you to control the steeping time precisely for oolong, pu-erh, or green tea.

  1. Warm the gaiwan with hot water, then discard the water.
  2. Add your favorite loose-leaf tea to the bowl.
  3. Pour hot water over the leaves and place the lid on top.
  4. Steep briefly, then pour the tea into a cup or pitcher.

Specifications & Care

  • Material: Porcelain (Underglaze Blue & White)
  • Capacity: Approx. 160ml (5.4 oz)
  • Origin: Jingdezhen, China
  • Firing: High-fired in a single firing
  • Care: Hand wash recommended to preserve the delicate hand-painted finish.
  • Note: This is a single, unique piece. Slight variations in pattern and color are inherent to its handmade nature.

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