Bring focused detail to your tea practice with Jun Ware Kitty-Handle Kiln-Transformation Cup 120ml, selected by Kungfuyang for gongfu tea and daily rituals.
Product Highlights
- Teacup selected for gongfu tea and daily rituals
- Distinctive considered material and form
- Capacity: 120ml
Materials & Craft
The source listing identifies Chinese porcelain. Its considered material and form gives this teacup a distinct visual and tactile character.
Small variations in tone, glaze, texture, brushwork, or dimensions can occur in craft-led pieces and are part of their individual character.
Product Details

Product Specifications
Capacity: 120ml
Diameter: 8.0cm
Height: 5.0cm
Material: Ash Clay & Jun Ware Mineral Glaze
Food Safe: Yes
Packaging: Premium gift box

Originating in the Song Dynasty and produced in the Shenhou Town area of Henan, Jun ware stands alongside Ru, Ge, Ding, and Guan ware as one of the Five Great Kilns of the Song dynasty. What truly captivates about Jun ware is its mesmerizing kiln transformation—expressed in the saying “one color enters the kiln; ten thousand hues emerge.” Each piece of Jun ware is a one-of-a-kind creation, where the glaze colors and patterns are formed by chance in the kiln, never to be replicated.
Carrying this legacy of serendipity and fire from the historic heart of Jun ware production, the Kitty-Handle Master Cup blends playful form with profound craft. Each cup is hand-pinched into an irregular organic shape, its walls slightly varied in thickness, its contour inviting the hand to explore. Over this tactile surface flows a glaze that resembles a kaleidoscopic galaxy—swirls of deep red, midnight blue, luminous violet, and soft green meld and separate, creating a miniature cosmos captured in ceramic.
The cup’s defining feature is its delicately sculpted cat-shaped handle, a touch of whimsy that nods to companionship, curiosity, and quiet grace. Whether held during a solitary tea moment or displayed as a small sculpture, it bridges daily ritual and artistic delight.
Fired in the reduction atmosphere of a traditional kiln in Shenhou Town, Yuzhou, Henan—the centuries-old epicenter of Jun ware artistry—each piece is unique, a record of a specific moment in temperature, chemistry, and craft.
Ideal For
This teacup is suited to gongfu tea and daily rituals, personal collections, and thoughtful gifting where appropriate.
Care Instructions
Hand wash gently with warm water unless the original specifications state otherwise. Avoid abrasive cleaners and sudden temperature changes, then dry completely before storage.
About Kungfuyang
Kungfuyang is dedicated to Chinese tea culture, bringing together expressive teaware, practical accessories, and distinctive teas for unhurried daily rituals. We focus on clear product details, thoughtful presentation, and pieces that help people build a personal tea practice.
Shipping & Packaging
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FAQ
What is included?
The included pieces, capacity, dimensions, and finish are defined by the selected variant and the preserved product specifications.
Will every piece look exactly the same?
Small variations in tone, glaze, texture, brushwork, or dimensions can occur in craft-led pieces and are part of their individual character.
How should I care for it?
Hand wash gently with warm water unless the original specifications state otherwise. Avoid abrasive cleaners and sudden temperature changes, then dry completely before storage.