• Dunhuang-inspired tea cup showing wraparound celestial figure, ribbon and mountain motifs
  • Close-up of the hand-painted celestial figure and flowing ribbons on the ceramic tea cup
  • Reverse view of the ceramic tea cup with a hand-painted sacred deer and mountain forms
  • Close-up of gold-toned linework with blue-green and red-brown painted details
  • Dunhuang-inspired ceramic tea cup with gold-toned details catching natural sunlight
  • Amber tea being poured into the 50 ml Dunhuang-inspired gongfu tea cup
  • Hand holding the small 50 ml ceramic tasting cup to show its true-to-life scale
  • Dimensions and 50 ml capacity of the Dunhuang-inspired ceramic tea cup
1 8

Dunhuang-Inspired Hand-Painted Ceramic Tea Cup

Dunhuang-Inspired Hand-Painted Ceramic Tea Cup

$39.90 USD
$39.90 USD
Sale Sold out
Taxes included. Shipping calculated at checkout.
This hand-painted ceramic tasting cup from Jingdezhen draws inspiration from the flying celestial figures, sacred deer, flowing ribbons and mountain forms found in Dunhuang art. Its warm gold-toned imagery wraps around the cup, revealing different details as it turns and catches the light.

Ships from China within 3–5 business days. Tracking provided.

  • 10% off sitewide — automatically applied at checkout.
  • Free tea towel with Tea Cups, Gaiwan & Teaware orders.

Product Description

This hand-painted ceramic tasting cup from Jingdezhen carries Dunhuang-inspired flying celestial figures, sacred deer, flowing ribbons and mountain forms around its surface. As the cup turns, the figure, deer and flowing lines reveal different parts of the scene, as though a Dunhuang story were unfolding around the cup.

Its warm gold-toned surface is paired with blue-green and red-brown painted details, with fine gold-toned lines tracing their outlines. In natural light, these details shift softly between brightness and shadow as the viewing angle changes.

Because each cup is painted by hand in Jingdezhen, slight variations may appear in the brushwork, lines and color. These natural differences are part of its handmade character.

With an approximate 50 ml capacity, the cup suits measured pours and successive infusions in gongfu tea, as well as quiet tea for one. Its palm-sized form is easy to hold, serving as both a practical tasting cup and a small expression of Chinese art on the everyday tea table.

The product includes one tea cup and comes in a randomly selected gift box. The gift box design cannot be chosen.

Product Details

Product type: Gongfu tea tasting cup

Included: 1 ceramic tea cup

Material: Ceramic

Craft: Hand-painted

Origin: Jingdezhen, China

Motifs: Dunhuang-inspired celestial figures, sacred deer, flowing ribbons and mountain forms

Colors: Warm gold, blue-green and red-brown

Decoration: Gold-toned linework

Capacity: Approx. 50 ml / 1.7 US fl oz

Height: Approx. 4.5 cm / 1.77 in

Rim diameter: Approx. 6 cm / 2.36 in

Suitable for: Gongfu tea, measured pours and successive infusions

Packaging: Randomly selected gift box; box design cannot be chosen

Not included: Tea leaves, teapot, tea tray or other pictured props

Shipping & Returns

Dispatch: Orders are normally prepared in China within 3–5 business days. Estimated transit time to the United States, Canada and Australia is 7–15 business days; other destinations vary. Tracking is provided when available.

Damage: Please contact us as soon as possible and preferably within 7 calendar days of delivery. Please keep the item, packaging and shipping label.

Returns: Contact us within 14 calendar days of delivery and receive return instructions before sending anything back.

Cross-border shipping may take a little longer than local delivery. Thank you for your patience. We carefully pack every order, and we hope that when your order arrives, you will feel that it was worth the wait.

For full details, please see our Shipping Policy and Refund Policy.

View full details