Lotus Shadow, Master-Fired
United Nations Registration No.00157
Heritage Since
Over 900 years of celadon tradition
Collector Grade
Studio-grade, limited production—no molds, no mass replication
Manual Hours
Over 5.5 hours including hand-throwing, trimming, and natural cooling
📜 Story Behind the Craft
This piece is named Lotus Shadow in tribute to the poetic stillness and clarity of a lotus pond at dawn. In Chinese culture, the lotus symbolizes purity emerging from complexity—an ideal echoed in the slow, deliberate rituals of tea. This cup is not mass-produced; each is individually shaped and fired by Longquan celadon master Li Maolin, who trained under national-level ceramicists and developed his own distinctive expression within the heritage.
📐 Product Specifications
- Dimensions: 2.56 x 1.77 inches (6.5 x 4.5 cm)
- Capacity: 3.7 fl oz (110 ml)
- Material: Local celadon clay from Longquan
- Finish: Classic celadon glaze with natural crackle pattern
- Packaging: Protective gift box
🤝 Made with Care
- Thrown, trimmed, glazed, and fired entirely by hand
- High-temperature reduction firing at 1380°C
- Food-safe, lead-free glaze
- One-of-a-kind variations due to handcrafting
🧵 Craftsmanship & Ingredients
- Clay sourced from the mineral-rich soils of Longquan
- Traditional forming process: kneading, wheel-throwing, and blade trimming
- Multi-layer celadon glaze application for a luminous jade-like finish
- Crackle glaze textures naturally form during cooling, enhancing character
🌏 Artisan & Origin Spotlight
Li Maolin is a senior member of the Longquan Ceramics Association and a recognized master craftsman in Zhejiang. He studied at Jingdezhen Ceramic University and has devoted decades to celadon artistry. His personal workshop is known for producing refined, thoughtful pieces with a deep respect for both classical form and subtle innovation.
Each cup represents the continuation of a 1700-year-old celadon legacy, informed by Li’s deep training and artistic lineage.
🏛️ Cultural Heritage Recognition
Rooted in Imperial Ceramic Traditions
This tea cup is crafted using the principles of Longquan celadon—a ceramic technique revered since the Song Dynasty and once reserved for imperial use. Known for its luminous glaze, fine body, and enduring strength, Longquan celadon stands as a testament to Chinese ceramic mastery.
UNESCO ICH Recognition
🔖 UNESCO ICH No.00157: Traditional Firing Techniques of Longquan Celadon
🔗 Learn more at the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage website →
By choosing this piece, you support a living tradition that embodies the highest ideals of craftsmanship, aesthetic harmony, and cultural continuity.
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