{"product_id":"rw01-2","title":"Ru Ware Ruyi(as one wishes)如意杯 Tasting Cup[RW03]","description":"\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eRu Ware: A Contemporary Echo of a Millennia-Old Official Kiln\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRu ware, originating from the imperial court of Emperor Huizong during the Northern Song Dynasty, is renowned for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003ecelestial azure glaze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Segoe UI;\"\u003e—often described as “the color of the sky after rain, just as the clouds part”—and its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003enatural crackled texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is universally recognized as the pinnacle of Chinese ceramic art, exceedingly rare and precious. The modern inheritance of Ru ware is primarily carried forward through two lineages: one led by Taiwanese ceramic artists such as Cai Xiaofang\u003cspan class=\"ql-author-3369842\"\u003e蔡晓芳\u003c\/span\u003e and his Xiaofang Kiln\u003cspan class=\"ql-author-3369842\"\u003e(晓芳窑)\u003c\/span\u003e , highly regarded for their mastery of replication techniques; the other comprises contemporary kilns in Jingdezhen, the Porcelain Capital, including respected brands like Qingdan\u003cspan class=\"ql-author-3369842\"\u003e青澹\u003c\/span\u003e, Dongdao\u003cspan class=\"ql-author-3369842\"\u003e东道 \u003c\/span\u003e, and Tianyu Yao\u003cspan class=\"ql-author-3369842\"\u003e(刘钦莹的天予窑)\u003c\/span\u003e, which innovate while preserving ancient methods. This piece is meticulously crafted by Jingdezhen artisans following traditional Ru ware techniques—elegant in form, warm and lustrous in glaze, and vivid in crackling. It is a graceful teaware companion that evolves gracefully with daily use over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eCrackling: The Beauty of a “Breathing” Vessel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most distinctive charm of Ru ware lies in its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Segoe UI;\"\u003e“crackling”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These cracks are not flaws but rather fine, ice-crackle patterns naturally formed during the cooling process after firing, due to the differing contraction rates of the body and glaze. With regular use and nurturing by tea, these lines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003egradually extend and deepen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a texture that is entirely unique—a personal trace of time and care. Each sip of tea becomes a dialogue with the vessel; each new line is a gift from the passage of time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eProduct Details · Refined and Practical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eGlaze Color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Classic celestial azure \/ bean-yellow, rich and lustrous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eCrackling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Fine golden-thread and iron-wire crackle patterns on the glaze surface, which will become more pronounced with use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Approximately 100ml.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Mouth diameter approx. 8cm, height approx. 5.2cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eCraftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Jingdezhen porcelain technique, hand-finished body, natural mineral glaze, high-temperature fired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging: \u003c\/strong\u003eComes with a gift box, suitable for use as a gift or personal use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eCare and Maintenance Suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eNurturing the Crackles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Simply use for drinking tea as usual. For more even coloration of the crackle lines, it is recommended to use the cup consistently with one type of tea (such as white tea or ripe pu-erh) during initial use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eCleaning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Rinse gently with clean water after use and allow to air dry naturally in a well-ventilated place. Avoid using detergent, as it may clog the fine crackle lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eNote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Avoid sudden temperature changes to prolong the life of the piece. The beauty of its crackling lies in the natural, gradual process of daily use—enjoy the quiet evolution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ql-author-3369842\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0367\/5258\/8939\/files\/image_480x480.png?v=1623313790\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lapsangstore","offers":[{"title":"Bean Green","offer_id":48211456753854,"sku":"900209","price":25.8,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bean Yellow","offer_id":48211456786622,"sku":"900217","price":25.8,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/2060\/0254\/files\/02_91dd5d6a-c92e-44f3-9f1f-2ba5677e2288.jpg?v=1785206185","url":"https:\/\/zhengshantang.ca\/products\/rw01-2","provider":"Zhengshantang CA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}