Partridge Feather "Sleeping Dragon" Jian Zhan Tea Cup
Description
The Partridge Feather glaze is one of the most celebrated finishes in Jian Zhan ceramics, admired for its intricate feather-like pattern created naturally during the high-temperature firing process. This particular cup features the elegant Sleeping Dragon shape, whose gently flowing profile gives it a relaxed, organic appearance that feels comfortable in the hand.
Warm copper, bronze, and amber tones cover the exterior, while hidden blue-green iridescence emerges beneath bright light, revealing details that seem to come alive from within the glaze. Every firing produces a unique result, making each cup truly one of a kind.
This handcrafted tea cup has been individually photographed, and the cup shown is the exact cup you will receive.
Perfect for Gongfu tea sessions, coffee, whiskey, or simply displaying as part of a ceramic collection, this cup offers beauty both in use and at rest.
Features
Handcrafted Jian Zhan ceramic tea cup
Authentic Partridge Feather glaze
Elegant Sleeping Dragon profile
Natural copper, bronze, and amber coloration
Hidden blue-green iridescence visible under direct light
High-fired stoneware
Food safe
Individually photographed
You will receive the exact cup shown
Dragon Fyre Imports Inventory: DF2632TC
Why We Chose This Cup
Some cups catch your attention because they're loud.
Others keep drawing you back because there's always something new to discover.
This cup belongs in the second group.
The feather pattern is exceptionally consistent from rim to foot, creating the appearance of countless tiny overlapping scales. Under normal lighting it glows with warm bronze and copper tones, but under direct light subtle flashes of blue and green emerge throughout the interior—an effect that's difficult to capture in photographs and even more impressive in person.
Its gently asymmetrical Sleeping Dragon form gives the cup character and reminds us that handcrafted pottery isn't about perfect uniformity—it's about individual artistry.
Dragon Fyre Promise
✓ Food Safe
✓ Exact Cup Photographed
✓ Individually Selected by Dragon Fyre Imports
✓ Carefully Packed for Safe Arrival
