High-end handmade blue-and-white beauty teapot, household Gongfu tea set, used for brewing tea in teapot and cups. Model E51. 6

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1. Origin: The Porcelain Capital’s Masterpiece

• Handcrafted in Jingdezhen, China – The legendary “Porcelain Capital” with over 1,200 years of ceramic artistry, home to the Ming Dynasty’s imperial kilns.
• Material: Made from high-whiteness kaolin clay and painted with cobalt oxide (traditionally sourced from Persia), fired at 1,340°C for unmatched durability and brilliance.
• Technique: Each piece is hand-painted using the “fen cai”  technique, layering pigments to achieve depth in the iconic blue-and-white motifs.

2. Lineage: A Gift of Emperors

• Xuande Era (1426–1435): Blue-and-white porcelain became tribute ware for the Ming emperors, symbolizing refined taste.
• Kangxi Era (1662–1722): Qing Dynasty artisans perfected the “five-layer” glaze, making designs crisper and more luminous.
• Modern Heirloom: The E51 revives palace techniques—its peony-and-phoenix motif was once reserved for empresses’ tea rituals.

3. Cultural Essence: The Tea Master’s Canvas

① Blue-and-White Symbolism

• Peonies: Prosperity and feminine grace (“Queen of Flowers”).
• Phoenix: Harmony and renewal, often paired with dragons in imperial art.
• Interlocking vines: Eternal unity, reflecting Daoist “yin-yang” balance.

② Gongfu Tea Philosophy

• Designed for oolong and pu’er, the teapot’s spout angle ensures a smooth, aerated pour to “wake” tea leaves.
• Cups’ thin walls retain heat while allowing appreciation of the tea’s color—a key step in Chinese tea evaluation.

③ Collector’s Pride

• “Hidden marks”: Master painters discreetly sign their work near the base (tradition since the Ming era).
• Glaze patina: Over years of use, the white glaze develops a soft sheen like antique jade.

4. Why Choose the E51 Set?

✔ 100% Handmade: No stencils—each brushstroke varies, making every set unique.
✔ Functional Art: The teapot’s 1-second pour speed and drip-free rim marry beauty with precision.
✔ Timeless Value: Fired in a replica wood-burning kiln for authentic Ming-era effects.

“This teapot doesn’t just brew tea—it brews legends.”

Set Includes:

• 1 blue-and-white teapot (360ml)
• 4 matching cups (60ml)
• 1 tea tray with carved phoenix motif
• Hand-stitched silk storage pouch

Ideal For:

• Connoisseurs seeking a museum-grade tea experience.
• Luxury gifts (weddings, executive promotions).
• Those who believe tea should be served with poetry.