Obsidian Ocean | Flower-Edge Handmade Ceramic Crystalline Glaze Tea Cup

This 3.1-inch handmade ceramic tea cup features a graceful flower-edged rim, with waves of deep blue crystalline glaze flowing across a soft grey-blue surface. The interior reveals delicate white crystal blooms, making each cup a one-of-a-kind piece. Ideal for tea tasting, espresso, or a moment of quiet indulgence.

Diameter:8cm/3.15inches
Height:5.4cm/2.13inches

Crystalline glaze is a rare ceramic art form where natural crystals bloom during high-temperature firing, creating patterns like snowflakes, flowers, or minerals — all formed naturally in the kiln. No two pieces are alike, making each one a collectible work of art.

This technique dates back to China’s Song Dynasty and reached its peak in the Qing-era Jingdezhen kilns. It requires precise control of glaze chemistry and firing conditions, with only a few perfect pieces emerging from each batch.

Set on luminous white porcelain, JR’s pieces combine historical craftsmanship with modern aesthetics, offering timeless beauty and artistic value — ideal for collectors or as a premium, one-of-a-kind gift.