This rounded harmony cup has a full body, gently narrowed base and broad, comfortable rim. The simple jade-like porcelain interior offers an unobstructed view of the liquor, making it a friendly personal cup for gongfu tea or relaxed daily drinking.
Harmony is a contemporary descriptive name rather than a firmly documented historical vessel form. Small individual cups have long been part of Chinese tea service, receiving brewed tea from a teapot or gaiwan and being passed or lifted by hand.
Porcelain tea cups are produced throughout China, where white fired clay and smooth glazes are longstanding strengths. This piece shows an even, softly ivory glaze with subtle translucence; rinse it after use and let it dry fully before storage.
