Longquan Celadon Deer and Cloud Relief Coffee Cup Set

A deer moves through a band of clouds in low relief around this Longquan celadon coffee cup. The pattern is quiet when seen straight on, then becomes more pronounced as light catches the raised surface and glaze gathers in the recesses.

Sky Blue gives the relief a cool, open clarity. Plum Green is deeper and more saturated, bringing greater contrast to the motif. In both versions, the saucer keeps a simple outline so the cup remains the focal point.

In Chinese decorative art, deer and cloud forms often carry wishes for longevity and auspicious ease. The symbolism remains understated here because it is built into the relief rather than announced in text. The cup rewards handling, and the two glaze choices let the same motif feel either airy in Sky Blue or more grounded in Plum Green.

• Origin: Longquan, Zhejiang, China
• Ware: Contemporary celadon
• Design: Deer and cloud relief
• Glaze options: Sky Blue; Plum Green
• Capacity: 170 ml / 5.7 oz
• Cup dimensions: 8 cm diameter x 7 cm H / 3.1 in diameter x 2.8 in H
• Saucer diameter: 14.5 cm / 5.7 in
• Set contents: 1 cup and 1 saucer in a presentation box