Bold color and an unusual profile come together in this handcrafted sleeping dragon tea cup. Its low, rounded body rises into an asymmetric folded rim, creating the relaxed, curled appearance that gives this distinctive form its name.
A rich partridge-feather glaze covers the cup inside and out. Countless dark brown and black markings spread across a glowing amber-orange ground, producing an intricate pattern reminiscent of feathers, reptile scales, or crackling fire. The pattern grows darker and denser around the rim before brightening across the lower body and basin.
Under direct light, the glaze reveals remarkable depth, with fiery gold and orange tones emerging between the darker markings. The interior’s sculpted contours also guide the pattern in different directions, emphasizing the cup’s handmade form and creating a different view from every angle.
A striking combination of fire-like color, organic pattern, and sleeping-dragon form, this cup makes an impressive functional piece or display collectible.
