Hand-Painted Ru-Kiln Teacup – Sky Blue with Birds & Blooms

Sky-Blue Ru Teacup – Hand-Painted in Jingdezhen

This hand-painted host teacup comes from Jingdezhen, China’s legendary porcelain capital. It is made in the celebrated Ru-kiln style with a soft sky-blue glaze, and painted by Xiaohua, a well-known local artist.

• Origin: Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
• Process: Ru kiln / Ru-style glaze
• Material: Sky-blue Ru glaze
• Size: 8.4 cm top diameter · 3.2 cm base diameter · 5.1 cm height
• Capacity / Weight: 100 ml / 135 g

The artwork captures a white-headed bird perched on a branch with delicate blossoms and leaves. Its feathers are painted in fine, layered brushstrokes, and its lively pose suggests it is singing in a soft breeze. A small vermilion dragonfly drifts through the open space — a delicate touch of spring and quiet joy.

On the reverse, the artist wrote “富贵白头” (Fugui Baitou), a traditional blessing for prosperity, lasting love, and growing old together. With its wabi-sabi warmth and handmade character, this cup is as meaningful as it is beautiful — perfect for personal use or as a gift for tea lovers.