Hand-Painted Blue & White Spotted Bamboo Underglaze Covered Bowl

Symbolism & Craftsmanship

• Spotted Bamboo (湘妃竹): Revered in literati culture, its speckled stems evoke the legend of “tears of the Xiang 妃，” symbolizing enduring beauty and strength amid adversity. The gently bending stalks and sweeping leaves embody the scholar’s ideal: yielding yet unbroken, a philosophy mirrored in the patience of brewing gongfu tea.
• Underglaze Blue Artistry: The bamboo design is hand-brushed with cobalt pigment under the glaze, then fired at 1,300°C to fuse color and ceramic into a durable, glass-smooth finish. The result? A seamless surface where the bamboo appears to float within the porcelain, its spots and textures rendered in lifelike detail that never fades.

Key Features

1. Scholar’s Design for Tea Rituals:
   • Two-Piece Set (Lid & Bowl): The classic covered bowl structure allows precise control over steeping—tilt the lid to filter leaves, adjust airflow to regulate temperature, or remove it to admire the tea’s hue against the blue bamboo backdrop.
   • Ergonomic Form: The rounded bowl (135ml capacity) fits comfortably in hand, with a slightly flared rim that cools tea to the perfect sipping temperature and directs aromas to the nose, echoing the ancient scholars’ emphasis on harmony between form and function.
2. Premium Ceramic Quality:
   • Fine-grained white porcelain with a subtle ivory glow serves as a pristine canvas for the blue bamboo motif, enhancing the clarity of tea liquor and resisting flavor retention for pure, unadulterated brews.
   • The lid’s inner rim is glazed for smooth pouring, while the bowl’s thickened base provides stability during gongfu cha ceremonies.
3. Versatile for Art & Life:
   • Kung Fu Tea Essential: Ideal for steeping oolong, pu-erh, or green tea, its design honors the ritual of “tea as meditation,” where each steep becomes a moment of connection with centuries of tea-drinking heritage.
   • Decorative & Functional: The monochromatic blue & white palette and bamboo motif complement both traditional clay teapots and modern minimalist interiors, making it a centerpiece for your tea table or a display shelf.
   • Gift of Cultural Depth: For collectors, calligraphy enthusiasts, or anyone who cherishes the art of calm, focused living, this is a distinctive gift.

Why This Set Matters

• Handmade Uniqueness: No two bowls are identical—subtle variations in bamboo brushstrokes and spotted patterns are a testament to its artisanal origin, making yours a one-of-a-kind piece of functional art.
• Bridge Between Eras: The underglaze technique (700+ years old) meets the scholar’s beloved bamboo motif, creating a vessel that’s both a nod to history and a timeless companion for modern tea lovers.

Perfect for

• Collectors of blue & white porcelain with symbolic meaning
• Enthusiasts of gongfu tea rituals and literati aesthetics
• Those who seek craftsmanship with purpose in their daily essentials