Celestial Ru Ware Sky-Blue Coffee Cup & Saucer – Ruyi Scroll & Grass Motif (Authentic Gongyi Kiln Heritage)

Description

​Copywriting: Heaven’s Azure in a Cup – Celestial Ru Ware Sky-Blue Coffee Cup & Saucer​

​​”After rain, the clouds part to reveal a piece of azure sky”—the color Emperor Huizong of Song dreamed of, now immortalized in this Ru Ware masterpiece.​​

This ​Celestial Ru Ware Sky-Blue Coffee Cup & Saucer​ is no ordinary vessel—it is a ​modern interpretation of the pinnacle of Song Dynasty ceramic artistry. Inspired by the legendary ​Ru Kiln’s “heavenly azure glaze,”​​ it revives that ​ethereal, rain-washed blue—a shade once reserved exclusively for emperors. The glaze shifts subtly with light, sometimes like morning mist, sometimes like translucent crystal, each piece carrying the ​secret code of China’s greatest ceramic legacy.

The cup is adorned with ​Ruyi cloud scrolls and grass motifs​ (如意卷草纹), where the ​Ruyi pattern (symbolizing wishes fulfilled)​​ intertwines with ​grasses (representing resilience and the cycle of life)​—a subtle yet profound expression of ​Song Dynasty elegance and hidden blessings.

​Why is it truly special?​​

✨ ​​”Rain-Washed Azure”—A Glaze Like No Other​

• Crafted with ​precious agate in the glaze, fired at ​1280°C in a reducing flame​ to achieve a ​unique pale blue-gray hue​ with ​fine crackled ice patterns​ (naturally formed over time), making each cup a ​one-of-a-kind slice of the sky.
  🏺 ​​”Thin as Paper, Smooth as Jade” Texture​
• The body, made with ​kaolin and agate powder, has a ​delicate 1.5mm thinness​ at its edges, yet feels ​solid yet weightless​ due to its ​​”incense-ash colored body” (香灰胎)​, enhancing the glaze’s celestial glow. The touch? Like holding a piece of ​misty Jiangnan rain.
  👑 ​​”Imperial Exclusive” Historical Significance​
• Ru Ware was fired exclusively for the ​Northern Song imperial court​ and disappeared after just ​20 years​ due to war. Fewer than ​100 intact pieces​ survive today, each a ​museum-grade treasure—yet this cup is a ​modern resurrection of that lost art, meticulously crafted by ​Gongyi Kiln artisans using ancient techniques.

​For Whom?​​
▫️ ​Coffee & Tea Lovers​ – Watch as your coffee or tea interacts with the azure glaze, blending ​modern rituals with Song Dynasty poetry.
▫️ ​Collectors​ – With global auction records exceeding ​HK$300 million, this cup offers the ​soul of a lost craft at an accessible price.
▫️ ​Admirers of Eastern Aesthetics​ – No need for words; placed on your desk, it is ​luxury in quiet dignity.

“This is more than a cup—it is Emperor Huizong’s dream, the touch of a master craftsman, and your dialogue with a thousand years of beauty.”

​Product Introduction: Celestial Ru Ware Sky-Blue Coffee Cup & Saucer​

​​(Ru Ware Azure Glaze · Ruyi Scroll & Grass Motif · Gongyi Kiln Revival)​​

​**▍ Key Features**​

1️⃣ ​​【Heavenly Azure Glaze · The Pinnacle of Song Aesthetics】​​

• Inspired by the Northern Song Ru Kiln’s ​​”rain-washed azure sky”​, fired with ​agate-infused glaze + reducing flame​ to create a ​subtle blue-gray tone​ with ​natural fine crackles (开片)​​ that deepen with use.
• ​Light Magic​ – The glaze shifts from ​morning mist blue to sky gray, as if holding a piece of the heavens.

2️⃣ ​​【Ruyi Clouds & Grass Motifs · Symbols of Blessing】​​

• Hand-painted with ​24K gold-accented Ruyi scroll and grass patterns, where the ​Ruyi (如意, symbol of fulfillment)​​ entwines with ​grasses (象征生命力)​—a ​subtle, Song-style expression of luck and endurance.

3️⃣ ​​【Gongyi Kiln Revival · Artisan-Crafted】​​

• The body blends ​kaolin and agate powder​ (echoing the Song “incense-ash body”), with a ​delicate 1.5mm thinness​ yet ​unshakable strength. The glaze achieves Ru Ware’s legendary ​​”smooth as jade, resonant as chime” (润如玉，声如磬)​​ feel.
• ​Natural Crackles​ – Each cup develops unique ​fissures over time, enhancing its character.

4️⃣ ​​【Limited Edition · Guaranteed Quality】​​

• Comes with a ​collectors’ certificate​ (numbered & signed by the artisan). Free from glaze cracks; recommended for gentle use with soft cloths.

​**▍ Specifications**​

• ​Material​ – Kaolin body + Azure Glaze (with agate)
• ​Size​ – Cup: ~5cm height / 7.5cm diameter | Saucer: 12cm diameter
• ​Origin​ – China (Gongyi Kiln heritage revival workshop)
• ​Packaging​ – Luxury box with shockproof padding (perfect for gifting or display)

​​”The beauty of Ru Ware lies in its silence. It needs no words—just presence.”​​

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