Fortune Deer Cup # 96083

This straight-sided tea cup has a broad, gently rounded rim and a softly curved base, making it comfortable for everyday tasting. Its simple profile leaves the painted scene clearly visible, while the moderate wall thickness helps the cup feel steady in the hand.

Straight-sided cups have no single established historical origin, but cups of this kind serve a familiar role in Chinese tea drinking. In gongfu tradition, the cup is used at the table for appreciating aroma, colour and flavour in successive pours.

Made in China, the cup has a glossy white porcelain body decorated with two deer among blue mountains. The jade-like appearance reflects the Chinese name and finish. Rinse it after tea and dry it before putting it away.