Kungfuyang Ming Chenghua Blue and White Okra Palace Bowl Replica Tea Bowl (Master Cup)
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Bring focused detail to your tea practice with Ming Chenghua Blue and White Okra Palace Bowl Replica Tea Bowl (Master Cup), 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: 70ml
Materials & Craft
The source listing identifies Jingdezhen ceramic. 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: 70ML
Diameter: 8.5CM
Height: 4.5CM
Material: Kaolin Clay
Food Safe: Yes
Packaging: Premium gift box
The Chenghua blue-and-white palace bowl was one of the imperial porcelains used during the Ming Chenghua period, representing a significant milestone in Chinese ceramic history. These court porcelains primarily featured blue-and-white designs with deep blue as the decorative color. While such imperial wares were relatively common at the time, they are now exceptionally rare.
The Chenghua palace bowl embodies imperial-grade aesthetics, with its body and glaze perfectly capturing the essence of Chenghua official kilns. This okra-patterned bowl is one of the most representative works of Chenghua palace bowls. In 2013, an original piece was auctioned for HKD 141 million (only four are known to exist worldwide).
The bowl exhibits a subtle bluish-white tone, evoking classical elegance. Fired at an extremely high temperature, it achieves a strong vitrification effect, resulting in a tight, glossy glaze that feels as smooth as silk. Under light, it appears ivory-white.
It uses "Equal Blue" pigment, applied evenly to produce a soft grayish-blue hue characteristic of the refined blue-and-white porcelain from the late Chenghua period.
Fired at high temperatures, the edges show slight pigment diffusion, blending with precise outlines to create an ideal ink-wash aesthetic.
The panoramic composition features:
- Four okras on the outer wall
- Five okras on the inner wall
Including fully bloomed flowers, half-opened buds, and curling leaves, arranged in an orderly yet dynamic rhythm.
The leaves are depicted with front and back sides:
- Front veins are outlined with double-layered cobalt
- Edges use thick strokes with dry-brush techniques to mimic the fuzzy texture of okra leaves
The Ming Chenghua blue-and-white okra cup has:
- Smooth, curved walls
- Slightly flared rim, elegant and restrained
- Outer wall decorated with winding okra branches, soft petals stretching, and flowers in full bloom
- Inner wall adorned with similar okra branches, yet slightly varied in posture for added charm
-Thin, translucent body with delicate and fluid okra motifs, including inner-painted buds
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.