The Star-Ridged Lotus Cup

Hand-painted Blue & White Porcelain - Jingdezhen

For wine, spirits, tea, or whatever the moment calls for

The Star-Ridged Lotus Cup brings Ming-inspired blue-and-white porcelain into a contemporary drinking ritual. Its distinctive geometric ridge catches light and shadow with every turn, transforming a traditional vessel into a cup for sake, whisky, liqueur, tea — or whatever the moment calls for.

Its hand-painted lotus motif draws inspiration from Xuande-period porcelain. Sharper, more layered and less symmetrical than later interpretations, the petals rise almost like flames while freely turning vines create a subtle tension between wildness and order.

Breaking from the continuous curves of traditional round vessels, the star-like ridge gives the cup an architectural quality. As light moves across its angular surface, Qie Zhai's Sumali Blue–inspired cobalt shifts from deep, concentrated tones to softer, ink-like diffusion beneath a luminous glaze. Subtle variations created through pigment, glaze and fire give each piece its individual character.

Held in the hand, the angular exterior contrasts with the smooth inner curve — structure on the outside, softness within. Rooted in the visual language of Ming porcelain yet unconstrained by it, the Star-Ridged Lotus Cup brings confidence and individuality to a centuries-old tradition.

Old form. New ritual. Yours to define.
Tradition, with an Edge.

Edition: No. 04/30