ZHIBAI Atelier · Jingdezhen
A Quiet Piece of Dunhuang
Inspired by the flowing grace of Dunhuang art, this small tasting cup brings a quiet fragment of Chinese cultural heritage to the tea table.
A Story in the Round
Art That Flows Around the Cup
Celestial figures, ribbons, mountains, and the sacred deer unfold across the curved surface—revealing a new detail as the cup turns in your hand.
Jingdezhen Handwork
The Celestial Maiden, Painted by Hand
Painted by hand in Jingdezhen, the celestial maiden carries expressive lines and subtle variations that give each cup its own presence.
Hand-Painted Detail
The Sacred Deer in Motion
A hand-painted deer emerges among flowing ribbons and mountain forms, continuing the Dunhuang-inspired story across the reverse of the cup.
Golden Linework
Layers of Warm Gold
Fine golden lines trace the painted forms, bringing depth, rhythm, and a gentle radiance to the richly layered surface.
Light & Surface
Made to Catch the Light
In natural sunlight, the gold details brighten softly—never loud, always changing with the angle of the light.
Gongfu Tea
One Infusion at a Time
With an approximate 50 ml capacity, the cup suits measured pours and attentive tasting across successive infusions.
True-to-Life Scale
Small by Design
Sized for the palm and the quiet rhythm of gongfu tea, its compact form invites slower, more focused sipping.
Compact Proportions
Made for the Gongfu Tea Table
Approximately 4.5 cm high, 6 cm across the rim, and 50 ml in capacity—a compact tasting cup, not a standard mug.
A Thoughtful Gesture
A Small Gift from China
A thoughtful gift for tea drinkers and admirers of Chinese art—small in scale, rich in story, and easy to welcome into an everyday tea ritual.
A Living Ceramic City
Where Making Still Shapes Everyday Life
A working environment shaped by clay, tools, kilns, and generations of practice.
Studio Context · Jingdezhen
Skill Lives in Repeated Gestures
A glimpse into the close, repeated handwork that continues to shape ceramic practice in Jingdezhen.
