{"product_id":"999-fine-silver-lotus-gongfu-fairness-cup-170ml","title":"999 Fine Silver Lotus Gongfu Fairness Cup - 170ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sculptural Gongfu fairness cup handcrafted in 999 fine silver, shaped with layered lotus-petal relief and a distinctive organic handle. Designed as both a functional tea pitcher and a collector-grade silver object, it brings strong visual character to refined Chinese tea service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLotus-Inspired Silver Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vessel is formed with pronounced lotus-petal texture and hand-worked surface detail. The finished piece is \u003cstrong\u003e足银999 \/ 999 fine silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, created from high-purity silver material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished material:\u003c\/strong\u003e 999 fine silver\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 170ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 123g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal length:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 11cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 5.8cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMouth diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 6.2cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 3.6cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e handcrafted one-piece silverwork with chased lotus detailing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor Gongfu Tea Service\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fairness cup, or gongdao bei, receives brewed tea before it is distributed among cups. This helps equalize strength between servings and gives the host greater control over pouring. At approximately 170ml, this piece is well suited to small and medium Gongfu tea sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLotus Symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lotus is traditionally associated in Chinese and Buddhist-inspired visual culture with purity, composure and rising cleanly from difficult surroundings. Here it is presented as an artistic and cultural motif rather than a promise of spiritual or material outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSilver Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFine silver naturally oxidizes and may develop patina over time. Rinse gently after use, dry thoroughly and use only products suitable for silver if polishing is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this solid silver or silver plated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is crafted from 999 fine silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the capacity?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 170ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does it weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 123g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a fairness cup used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt receives brewed tea before serving so each cup can be poured at a more even concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ClayZenith","offers":[{"title":"999 Silver Lotus Fairness Cup - 170ml \/ Approx. 123g","offer_id":60580425269329,"sku":null,"price":1957.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/6297\/6849\/files\/clayzenith-999-silver-lotus-fairness-cup-main.jpg?v=1789289756","url":"https:\/\/clayzenith.com\/products\/999-fine-silver-lotus-gongfu-fairness-cup-170ml","provider":"ClayZenith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}