Product Overview
This artisan choko cup is inspired by the timeless Chinese myth of Chang’e flying to the moon. It reinterprets this classical legend through delicate ceramic illustration, featuring the jade rabbit and osmanthus blossoms floating in a moonlit atmosphere.
The design blends mythology, poetry, and functional tableware into a single collectible ceramic piece.
Material & Jingdezhen Porcelain Craftsmanship
Handmade in Jingdezhen using fine kaolin porcelain clay, refined through multiple filtration stages to achieve exceptional smoothness and structural density.
The cup is fired at high temperature above 1200°C, ensuring durability, chip resistance, and long-term stability. The glaze finish is soft luminous white with a gentle moonlight-like reflection.
Mythological Design Concept
The composition is centered around the moon as a symbolic space of longing and serenity. Chang’e is depicted in a flowing celestial posture, accompanied by the jade rabbit and drifting osmanthus petals.
The imagery is intentionally soft and poetic, evoking traditional Chinese moon festival aesthetics and ancient scroll paintings.
Functional Applications
Espresso or traditional tea tasting
Moon-themed seasonal table styling
Cultural gift collections
Boutique café ceremonial serving ware
Decorative collectible display piece
Hand-painted Artistic Process
Each illustration is meticulously hand-painted using underglaze pigments. Fine brush strokes are layered to create depth in the moon surface, character robes, and floral elements.
Slight variation in composition ensures each cup has a unique mythological expression.
Care Instructions
Dishwasher safe on gentle cycle. Hand washing recommended for preserving fine brush details. Avoid sudden temperature changes.
Emotional & Cultural Value
This piece represents longing, beauty, and timeless mythology—bringing poetic Eastern storytelling into daily drinking rituals.
Summary
A myth-inspired artisan ceramic cup that transforms classical Chinese legend into functional poetic tableware.
