A charming three-piece celadon gaiwan decorated from top to bottom with beautifully embossed Chinese dragons.
The soft jade-green glaze flows across the raised designs, settling into subtle variations of sage, gray-green and pale cream. Dragons wind among clouds and stylized waves across the lid and cup, while the matching saucer features several detailed dragons circling its center. Because the imagery is formed in relief beneath the glaze, every scale, claw and curling whisker can be both seen and felt.
The fitted lid is finished with an open, cup-shaped knob that provides a secure grip while pouring. Beneath it, the smooth celadon interior offers a quiet contrast to the elaborate exterior. The matching saucer completes the set with a recessed center that holds the gaiwan securely.
Elegant without being overly formal, this compact set is equally suited to brewing tea or displaying with a dragon-themed collection.
