Japanese Dark Blue Swan Teacup
Japanese Dark Blue Swan Teacup
This hand-painted teacup has a medium weight. It's not too heavy and not too light to hold in hand. The gold swan patterns were expertly transferred from a prepared design onto the porcelain. The glazing and firing took place after coloring, so the beautiful patterns and colors are sealed under the glaze and won’t fade over time. It holds approximately 120 ml of liquid. Its large capacity makes it a perfect teacup for solo tea drinking.
Different from traditional Chinese gaiwans, the lid is a little bigger than the mouth of the cup and is used to keep the tea warm/for decoration. Cups like this one are traditionally used for green tea. Its versatile design allows it to be used as a teacup as well as a tea bowl. We love the delicate swan design and color contrast of this teacup!
Diameter: 10 cm
Height: 7 cm
Capacity: 150 ml
Additional Information:
It’s food safe, of course. And also dishwasher safe. However, I strongly recommend that you wash and dry it by hand, and use it gently. Please do not use on an open flame, gas or electric stove-top. And try to avoid alternating hot and cold, which could cause cracking.