Teapots Ru Blue Porcelain - 3pcs Traditional Set
Imperial Ru Porcelain: Song Dynasty Tea Ceremony Set
This exquisite three-piece Ru porcelain set features the legendary "sky-after-rain" blue glaze characteristic of imperial Song dynasty ceramics. Each piece exhibits the distinctive fish-scale crackle pattern and subtle blue-grey hue that made Ru ware the most coveted porcelain of ancient China. The set includes a perfectly proportioned 205ml teapot and two 95ml cups, ideal for traditional gongfu tea preparation.
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Usage & Care Instructions
Pre-warm vessels with hot water before use. Use fresh spring or filtered water for optimal results - avoid reboiling as this reduces oxygen content and affects tea flavor. Clean gently with soft cloth and warm water only. Store in dry environment away from direct sunlight. Handle with care to preserve glaze integrity. Ideal for gongfu-style preparation of oolong and pu-erh teas.
Materials & Composition
Crafted from premium stoneware clay fired at precise temperatures, these pieces feature multiple layers of the signature high-calcium silica glaze. The partially vitrified grey body provides the perfect canvas for the translucent blue glaze, which contains trace amounts of iron oxide and titanium dioxide for its distinctive color. Each piece undergoes careful quality control to ensure proper glazing and authentic crackle development.
Distinctive Features & Benefits
- Authentic "duck-egg" blue glaze color developed for imperial court use
- Natural ice-crack pattern enhances visual depth and character
- Optimal size ratio between pot and cups for perfect tea portioning
- High-calcium glaze provides durability and heat retention
- Historically accurate replication of Song dynasty craftsmanship
- Ideal thermal properties for maintaining tea temperature
- Enhanced pour control through precisely crafted spout
Cultural Significance
Ru ware represents the pinnacle of Song dynasty ceramic achievement, originally produced exclusively for the imperial court. Legend holds that Emperor Huizong commissioned this distinctive blue glaze after experiencing it in a dream. The production techniques were so specialized that fewer than 100 original pieces survive today. This set honors the refined aesthetics and technical mastery of classical Chinese ceramics while providing functional excellence for modern tea preparation.
