Compact in size but rich with detail, this sleeping dragon tea cup features a dense metallic oil-spot glaze over a deep glossy black ground. The exterior shifts through bands of silver, smoky bronze, warm copper, and subtle violet, with thousands of irregular spots creating a textured, almost armored appearance. A softly metallic rim and exposed dark clay foot complete its sturdy form.
Inside, a sculpted sleeping dragon coils around the raised center, transforming the bowl into a flowing spiral of glaze and form. Metallic spotting follows the dragon’s body and the surrounding curves, allowing the creature to emerge gradually as the cup is tilted. Under bright light, the darker bronze tones flare into brilliant silver and pale gold, revealing layers of fine crystalline detail that are easy to miss at first glance. Small, substantial, and full of surprises, this cup rewards close inspection from every angle.
