Jingdezhen Antique Ink-Clay Dragon Gongfu Tea Set – Lóng Téng Zhì Yǔ | 5-Piece

Jingdezhen Antique Ink-Clay Dragon Gongfu Tea Set – Lóng Téng Zhì Yǔ (龙腾致雨)

Lóng Téng Zhì Yǔ (龙腾致雨) — “The Dragon Soars and Summons the Rain” — is one of the most ancient and elemental images in Chinese mythology. The dragon does not merely fly; it commands the heavens, calling forth rain to nourish the earth below. It is the image of power in service of life — strength that gives, not takes. For millennia, this motif has appeared on the ritual vessels of emperors and the scholar’s desk alike, a reminder that true authority moves with the force of nature.

This set renders that myth in the Antique Ink-Clay (仿古泥墨) finish — a surface treatment that evokes the aged patina of ancient ink-rubbed stone and weathered clay. Deep, matte, and textured, it is the antithesis of high-gloss porcelain: quieter, more contemplative, and profoundly tactile. Each piece feels like an artefact recovered from a scholar’s study, centuries old and still alive with meaning.

Presented in simple, understated packaging — because this set needs no embellishment.

What’s Included

• Gaiwan (Lidded Bowl) — Ø 9.5 cm / 3.7 in · H 8.9 cm / 3.5 in · Capacity ~130 ml / 4.4 fl oz
• Pot Tray (壶承) — Ø 18.1 cm / 7.1 in · H 3 cm / 1.2 in
• Pinch Cup (压手杯) — Ø 9.2 cm / 3.6 in · H 5.1 cm / 2 in · Capacity ~100 ml / 3.4 fl oz
• Small Pinch Cup (小压手杯) — Ø 8 cm / 3.1 in · H 4.4 cm / 1.7 in · Capacity ~80 ml / 2.7 fl oz
• Lid Rest (盖置) — Ø 9 cm / 3.5 in · H 2 cm / 0.8 in

Why You’ll Love It

• 🐉 Dragon Summoning Rain Motif — an ancient symbol of elemental power, abundance, and heaven’s blessing upon the earth
• 🪨 Antique Ink-Clay Finish — deep, matte, and textured; evokes aged ink-rubbed stone and weathered clay; profoundly tactile and contemplative
• 🏺 Authentic Jingdezhen Porcelain — fine ceramic from China’s 1,700-year-old porcelain capital, shaped in the antique tradition
• 🍵 Two Cup Sizes — 100 ml pinch cup for sharing; 80 ml small cup for single-steep sipping of aged pu-erh, roasted oolong, or dark tea
• 📦 Simple Packaging — minimal, understated presentation that keeps the focus on the porcelain itself
• ✨ Scholar’s Aesthetic — for those who prefer depth over decoration; a set that rewards slow looking and unhurried tea

Care Instructions

Hand wash recommended. Avoid sudden temperature changes. Not microwave safe.