The piece
Ink-wash snow landscape painted on the gaiwan and saucer; base mark ‘Made in Jingdezhen’ in iron-red. One set, one scene; a world of its own on the tea table.
Reading the snow
The gaiwan carries an ink-wash snow scene: mountains under snow, cottages frozen white—a quiet world within one bowl. The saucer beneath receives it like snow fallen onto a stand, giving the everyday cup of tea a seat of ritual.
Ink-wash divided tones is Jingdezhen’s signature snow craft: from dense to pale, receding layer by layer. Painting on the curved wall is hardest—the brush must follow the form, snow turning with the bowl, a front face wherever you turn.
Bowl and saucer are a one-of-a-kind set, unique the moment they leave the kiln. The gaiwan suits both gaiwan brewing (clean pour, no over-steeping) and display as a scholar’s object—at home on both tea table and desk.
Saucer ⌀14 cm, bowl H6 ⌀9.6 cm, just right for a two-to-three-person sitting. Warm the cup first, add tea, and watch the snow on the wall awaken inch by inch as you pour.
From the studio
Bowl and saucer each form a scene; together they make one complete snow. One set, one-of-a-kind.
Private enquiry
Each piece is painted entirely by hand, without moulds, and exists only once. The guide price in AUD is shown on this page. Current availability is confirmed by email before any arrangement is made.