White Lily Rustic Clay Tea Cup 70ml

White lily rustic clay tea cup, 70ml

This white lily cup is a 70 ml stoneware tea cup in a dark, speckled black glaze, with a single white lily painted by hand across one side. The body curves in at the rim and sits on a raised foot. It is made in Dehua, Fujian, in coarse clay, so the surface has a bit of grit under the glaze.

The lily is painted in thick white slip with green stamens and small orange dots, and because it is done by hand each flower leans a little differently. The dark glaze makes the white stand out and also hides tea stains, which is practical for a cup that gets daily use.

The slightly narrowed mouth keeps the aroma in the cup, so it suits oolong and black tea. It is sold on its own, not with the saucer or the matching pieces shown in some photos.

Product details

• Capacity: 70 ml
• Width: 6.5 cm
• Height: 5.4 cm
• Material: coarse stoneware, black glaze, hand-painted
• Origin: Dehua, Fujian, China

This works well for

• Oolong and black tea, where the narrowed rim holds the aroma
• A master cup with some personality
• A gift for someone who already has plenty of plain white cups

If you are in Hobart, it is on the shelf at our Salamanca Tea Bar, so you can pick it up and have a look before you decide.

Care

Rinse with hot water before first use. Hand wash only, no dishwasher or microwave. The foot is unglazed, so use a coaster on polished timber or glass.

Shipping

Ships from Hobart, Tasmania. Free shipping on orders over $95 Australia-wide. Each piece is wrapped and boxed with padding.

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