{"product_id":"the-star-ridged-lotus-cup","title":"The Star-Ridged Lotus Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-painted Blue \u0026amp; White Porcelain - Jingdezhen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor wine, spirits, tea, or whatever the moment calls for\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreaking 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeld 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld form. New ritual. Yours to define.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTradition, with an Edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEdition: No. 04\/30\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Qie Zhai 且斋","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63532029870410,"sku":"JTQZER004","price":786.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1079\/5617\/5178\/files\/the-star-ridged-lotus-cup-1-removebg-preview.png?v=1789391916","url":"https:\/\/jingtale.com\/products\/the-star-ridged-lotus-cup","provider":"JingTale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}