Jingdezhen Imperial Dragon Blue & White Porcelain Gongfu Tea Set – 5-Piece Gift Box | Qicheng Tang

The dragon rises from the sea. The Jingdezhen Imperial Dragon Blue & White Porcelain Gongfu Tea Set is a work of classical Chinese ceramic art at its most commanding - the legendary sea dragon (海水龙) rendered in the deep, luminous cobalt blue of the finest blue-and-white tradition, against the pure imperial yellow ground (帝黄) that has been the color of Chinese imperial authority for over two thousand years. Crafted by Qicheng Tang (七丞堂) in Jingdezhen - the city that has been the center of Chinese porcelain production for over a thousand years - this five-piece set is a complete gongfu tea ceremony in a single gift box.

Jingdezhen – The Porcelain Capital of the World (景德镇)
Jingdezhen (景德镇) in Jiangxi Province has been the undisputed center of Chinese porcelain production for over a thousand years - the city where the finest imperial wares were made for the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, and where the traditions of blue-and-white, famille rose, and celadon porcelain were developed to their highest expression. The city's unique combination of exceptional kaolin clay, skilled artisans, and centuries of accumulated knowledge produces porcelain of a quality and refinement that cannot be replicated elsewhere. To own a piece of Jingdezhen porcelain is to own a piece of that living tradition.

Imperial Yellow & Sea Dragon – The Colors of Heaven and Earth (帝黄龙海水龙青花瓷)
The imperial yellow ground (帝黄) of this set is the most exclusive and symbolically charged color in Chinese ceramic history - reserved exclusively for the emperor and the imperial household in the Ming and Qing dynasties, its use by anyone else punishable by death. It is the color of the earth, of the center, of supreme authority and divine mandate. Against this ground, the sea dragon (海水龙) rendered in deep cobalt blue rises with extraordinary power and grace - the dragon, the most auspicious creature in Chinese mythology, lord of water, weather, and good fortune, its sinuous body moving through the waves with the effortless authority of a being that commands the natural world. This is a design of imperial ambition and mythological depth.

Suspended Lid Gaiwan – The Art of the Floating Cover (悬停盖碗)
The gaiwan (盖碗) - literally "lidded bowl" - is the most versatile and essential vessel of the gongfu tea ceremony, used for brewing, serving, and drinking tea with equal elegance. This gaiwan features a suspended lid design (悬停盖) - a refined engineering detail in which the lid sits slightly elevated above the rim of the bowl, allowing steam to escape and the brewer to control the infusion with greater precision. At 150ml, it is the ideal size for a focused gongfu session, its 9.5cm diameter and 8.9cm height perfectly balanced in the hand.

The Press-Hand Cup – A Cup Designed for the Palm (压手杯)
The press-hand cup (压手杯) is one of the most celebrated and ergonomically refined cup forms in Chinese ceramic history - its wide, slightly flared rim and gently weighted base designed to sit perfectly in the cupped palm, the rim pressing lightly against the fingers in a way that feels both secure and intimate. First developed in the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty, the press-hand cup has been the connoisseur's choice for over six hundred years. This set includes two sizes: a 100ml cup for sharing tea with a guest, and a 50ml cup for the most concentrated and contemplative solo sessions.

Five Pieces, One Complete Ceremony
Every piece in this set has been designed to work together as a complete gongfu tea ceremony system:
• The gaiwan (150ml) brews the tea with precision and control
• The press-hand cup (100ml) receives and shares the tea with warmth
• The small press-hand cup (50ml) concentrates the experience for solo contemplation
• The tea tray / pot stand (Ø18.1cm) holds the gaiwan and cups in elegant arrangement, catching any drips and organizing the tea space
• The lid rest (Ø9cm) receives the gaiwan lid during brewing, keeping it clean and the table uncluttered

Gift Box Presentation
This set is presented in a gift box worthy of its contents - making it an exceptional gift for tea lovers, collectors of Chinese ceramics, and anyone who appreciates the intersection of art, craft, and daily ritual. It is a complete introduction to the gongfu tea ceremony for those new to the practice, and a treasured addition to the collection of those who already know its pleasures.

Specifications
• Maker: Qicheng Tang (七丞堂), Jingdezhen
• Material: Blue-and-white porcelain, imperial yellow ground
• Design: Sea dragon (海水龙) in cobalt blue
• Gaiwan: Ø 9.5cm × H 8.9cm, 150ml (suspended lid)
• Press-hand cup: Ø 9.2cm × H 5.1cm, 100ml
• Small press-hand cup: Ø 8cm × H 4.4cm, 50ml
• Pot stand / tea tray: Ø 18.1cm × H 3cm
• Lid rest: Ø 9cm × H 2cm
• Set: 5 pieces, gift box included