Jingdezhen In-Glaze Blue-and-White Peony Gongfu Tea Set

This nine-piece gongfu tea set is crafted in Jingdezhen from translucent high-white porcelain. It features a traditional blue-and-white peony motif, a design long associated with prosperity in Chinese decorative arts. The set centers around a lidded gaiwan and includes a brewing tray, a dedicated lid rest, a yashou-style master cup, and four tasting cups.

The floral motifs are applied using an in-glaze transfer decoration technique. Fired at high temperatures, the blue ceramic decoration becomes integrated with the glaze. This process produces a smooth, clear surface over the motif, ensuring the decoration is durable and easy to rinse after use.

The forms are designed for the practical steps of a tea session. The larger master cup adopts the classic yashou (press-hand) profile, featuring a flared rim and weighted base that rests securely in the palm. The 17.5 cm brewing tray (hucheng) provides a dry stage to catch minor spills, while the separate lid rest keeps the table organized.

• Set Contents: 9-piece tea set (1 gaiwan bowl, 1 gaiwan lid, 1 master cup, 4 tasting cups, 1 brewing tray, 1 lid rest)
• Material: Jingdezhen high-white porcelain
• Craftsmanship: In-glaze blue-and-white transfer decoration
• Gaiwan (Bowl): Capacity Approx. 130 ml / 4.4 fl oz, Dia: 8.8 cm / 3.5 in, H: 8.0 cm / 3.1 in
• Master Cup (Yashou Form): Capacity Approx. 70 ml / 2.4 fl oz, Dia: 9.6 cm / 3.8 in, H: 5.5 cm / 2.2 in
• Tasting Cups (x4): Capacity Approx. 40 ml / 1.4 fl oz, Dia: 7.5 cm / 3.0 in, H: 4.3 cm / 1.7 in
• Brewing Tray (Hucheng): Dia: 17.5 cm / 6.9 in, H: 3.0 cm / 1.2 in
• Lid Rest: Dia: 9.8 cm / 3.9 in, H: 2.0 cm / 0.8 in
• Testing: Tested for lead and cadmium migration in accordance with GB 4806.4-2016, China’s national food-safety standard for ceramic products. Documentation available on request.
• Care: Hand washing with warm water is recommended.