Gaiwan Blue White Porcelain Red Underglaze Magpie, 180ml

Gaiwan — Blue & White Porcelain with Red Underglaze, Magpie & Lychee, 180ml

A masterwork of traditional Chinese ceramic art, this gaiwan unites two celebrated techniques — blue and white porcelain and red underglaze — into a single vessel of striking elegance. The vibrant cobalt blue and the warm crimson red complement each other beautifully, while the hand-painted magpie and lychee motifs carry deep auspicious meaning rooted in Chinese cultural tradition.

In Chinese culture, magpies (喜鹊) herald joyous events, happiness, and good fortune. Paired with lychees — a symbol of abundance and sweetness — this design expresses wishes for great joy, prosperity, and auspicious blessings. The magpies are depicted with lively, dynamic postures, their gaze fixed on the lychees in a composition that radiates harmony and vitality.

Key Features

• Dual Glaze Technique: Combines blue and white porcelain with red underglaze — a rare and technically demanding pairing that elevates this gaiwan to collectible status.
• Magpie & Lychee Motif: Symbolizes happiness, good fortune, prosperity, and the arrival of joyous events (喜事临门).
• High Artistic Value: Exquisite craftsmanship with superior porcelain quality — suitable for daily tea use and as a display collectible.
• 180ml Capacity: Ideal for gongfu-style brewing of oolong, pu-erh, white tea, or green tea.
• Functional & Collectible: A meaningful gift for tea lovers, collectors, and anyone who appreciates traditional Chinese art.

Specifications

• Material: Porcelain
• Technique: Blue & White + Red Underglaze
• Capacity: 180 ml / 6.08 oz
• Length: 13.4 cm (5.2")
• Height: 13 cm (5.1")
• Contents: 1 × Gaiwan

Perfect For

Gongfu tea ceremonies, oolong and pu-erh brewing, Chinese New Year gifts, wedding gifts, collector’s displays, or as a meaningful cultural gift for tea enthusiasts.