Jingdezhen Tuanhua Gaiwan – 150 mL

This gaiwan comes from Jingdezhen, the porcelain capital of China, and is fully handcrafted. Its surface is decorated with various traditional Chinese tuanhua motifs ( Tuanhua) using the famille-rose (falangcai) enamel technique. The gaiwan itself is shaped like a traditional ingot, and the wide-rimmed design makes it comfortable to hold without burning your fingers. The overall look is refined and graceful, showcasing the beauty of Chinese porcelain craftsmanship.

Material: Ceramic
Capacity: 150 mL
Size: Height 9 cm, Width 9 cm

What is Tuanhua (团花)?
Tuánhuā, also known as “ball-flower patterns,” doesn’t refer to any specific flower. Instead, it’s a decorative style where flowers, fruits, and geometric elements are arranged within a circular outline, forming a compact “ball-like” motif. The earliest versions date back to the Shang dynasty, appearing on bronze and white pottery. By the Yongzheng period of the Qing dynasty, tuánhuā became widely used in imperial porcelain—especially in famille-rose ware—and later spread to folk kilns, becoming a beloved decorative style.

Tuanhua designs are known for their lively, free layouts. Circles of different sizes are arranged in seemingly casual yet harmonious compositions—sometimes single, sometimes overlapping in pairs or groups of three. Often paired with colors like white, black, and celadon white, they create a light, balanced visual effect. These motifs are commonly used on porcelain, clothing, and furniture, symbolizing reunion, prosperity, and completeness, carrying blessings of good fortune.