Kungfuyang Ru Ware Sky-Blue Tiger-Head Master Cup 180ml
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Bring focused detail to your tea practice with Ru Ware Sky-Blue Tiger-Head Master Cup 180ml, selected by Kungfuyang for gongfu tea and daily rituals.
Product Highlights
- Teacup selected for gongfu tea and daily rituals
- Distinctive crackle-glaze texture
- Capacity: 180ml
Materials & Craft
The source listing identifies Ru-style porcelain. Its crackle-glaze texture 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: 180ml
Diameter: 10.0cm
Height: 6.0cm
Material: Ash Clay & Ru Ware Celadon Glaze
Food Safe: Yes
Packaging: Premium gift box
Ruzhou Origin · Original Mineral Glaze · Fine Crackle · 180ml Large Capacity · Water Jar Form
Ru ware stands as the foremost of China's Five Great Kilns of the Song dynasty, renowned for its legendary "sky-after-rain" celadon glaze . Produced for only approximately 20 years in the late Northern Song period (1086–1125), authentic Ru pieces are exceptionally rare, with fewer than 100 complete examples known worldwide . This master cup draws from that imperial tradition, crafted in Ruzhou, Henan—the historic production center where Ru kilns first achieved their celebrated jade-like glaze.
The cup is made from local Ruzhou ash clay and glazed with an original mineral formula designed to replicate the classic Ru ware celadon. The glaze is rich in iron oxide and fired in a reduction atmosphere, producing the distinctive sky-blue hue —a color that shifts subtly with changing light, appearing at times pale and ethereal, at other times deeper and more substantial.
The glaze surface displays the characteristic fine crackle network—delicate, web-like fissures formed during cooling as the glaze contracts faster than the clay body.
The cup's most striking feature is the pair of hand-pinched tiger heads attached to opposite sides of the exterior wall.
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.
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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.