Jingdezhen Yingqing Begonia Bail-Handle Porcelain Tea Set

The body of this Jingdezhen teapot is divided into begonia-like lobes, each rib hand-trimmed and carved before glazing. Pale Yingqing gathers in the recesses, making the flower-derived structure visible without adding a separate painted motif.

An arched bail handle lifts the hand away from the hot body and gives the compact 200 ml teapot a clear vertical line. A fitted lid, internal filter holes, 230 ml fairness pitcher, and four small cups complete the six-vessel service.

This set is for someone who wants form to do the decorative work. The same lobed rhythm moves from teapot to cups, and the translucent bluish-white glaze rewards both handling and backlit display. Its value becomes clearest during service: the raised bail, carved ribs, and fitted six-vessel configuration make the set as satisfying to pour from as it is to arrange on the tea table.

• Origin: Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
• Material: High-fired white porcelain
• Craft: Semi-handmade forming with hand trimming and carving
• Glaze: Yingqing, or shadow-blue glaze
• Teapot: 200 ml / 6.8 oz; 7.5 cm mouth opening, 10 cm body diameter, 9 cm H / 3.0 in mouth opening, 3.9 in body diameter, 3.5 in H
• Fairness pitcher: 230 ml / 7.8 oz; 8.5 cm rim, 7 cm body diameter, 9 cm H / 3.3 in rim, 2.8 in body diameter, 3.5 in H
• Each tasting cup: 50 ml / 1.7 oz; 4.5 cm diameter x 5.5 cm H / 1.8 in diameter x 2.2 in H
• Set contents: 1 bail-handle teapot, 1 fairness pitcher, and 4 tasting cups