Jianshui – Floral Gourd Vessel
Handmade in Jianshui · Unglazed by choice · Worldwide delivery
Inspired by the ancient Chinese pao zun (gourd-shaped vessel), this teapot features soft floral accents on a rounded, elegant form. Handmade in Jianshui from natural purple clay, it embodies both beauty and symbolic richness—an artful vessel for tea and meaning alike.
Unglazed purple pottery crafted in Yunnan from local mineral-rich clay.
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Floral Gourd Vessel
A quiet bloom, held in a rounded form.
The gourd-like body settles low and calmly on the table. A clean loop handle, short pour, and branch-shaped lid knob give this small vessel a gentle rhythm, while the unglazed surface keeps the clay close to the hand.
- Origin
- Jianshui, Yunnan
- Material
- Mineral-rich local clay
- Finish
- Unglazed, hand-polished
- Decoration
- Floral branch and gourd-like silhouette
A vessel of good wishes
A rounded form for unhurried tea.
The rounded body gathers the light instead of reflecting it sharply. Its floral gesture appears as a quiet accent, discovered when the pot turns rather than announced from one fixed angle.
The form is compact and intimate: a vessel for a single cup, a slow afternoon, and the small ceremony of lifting the lid before the first infusion.
A rounded companion
A small bloom.
A familiar hold.
The Gourd Vessel, measured
Low and rounded.
Made for one more cup.
A small Jianshui vessel with a considered silhouette, an unglazed hand-polished surface, and a pour made for daily tea.
- Capacity
- 140 ml
- Overall height
- 8 cm
- Overall length
- 11 cm
Approximate vessel measurements. Handmade variation is part of the piece.
Read the making
Three views, three clues: the silhouette, the surface language, and the gesture of pouring.
Choosing the vessel
Made for considered use.
Dimensions & capacity
Measured dimensions and capacity are shown in the product information above. Please allow for small handmade variation.
Tea pairing
Suited to fragrant oolong, white tea, and lighter black teas where a gentle, rounded body keeps the session soft and clear.
Care
Rinse with clean water and allow to dry fully. Avoid detergent, dishwasher use, abrasive cleaners, and sudden temperature changes.
Handmade variation
Each body, flower line, polishing trace, and lid fit carries small handmade differences.
Shipping & protection
The vessel is packed with protective inner support and a rigid outer carton. Delivery estimates, duties, and taxes appear at checkout.