Antique Inkstone Form Coarse Stoneware Water Storage Teaware Tray
Antique Inkstone Form Coarse Stoneware Water Storage Teaware Tray
Antique Inkstone Form Coarse Stoneware Water Storage Teaware Tray
The ClayZenith Antique Inkstone Form Coarse Stoneware Water Storage Teaware Tray is modeled after the scholarly Chinese inkstone (Yantai Chachen). Handcrafted from iron-dense old rock mud clay (Laoyanni), this circular tray features a recessed water reservoir designed to support teapots or gaiwans while discreetly catching vessel pre-heating rinses.
Old Rock Clay (Laoyanni) & Integrated Water Basin
Fired at 1,280°C (2,336°F), the high-iron coarse clay possesses an organic volcanic rock texture with superior weight and stability. The sunken inner reservoir holds up to 120ml of rinse water, enabling tidy dry-table tea sessions.
Living Space Integration & Gifting
- Dedicated Teapot Stage: Acts as a heat-safe, non-slip base for purple clay teapots and gaiwans.
- Scholarly Desk Decor: Inkstone silhouette adds classical scholarly gravitas to reading rooms and tea spaces.
- Mindful Connoisseur Gifting: An authentic gift for tea masters, calligraphers, and lovers of wabi-sabi pottery.
Feng Shui & Spatial Energy Balance
The inkstone shape embodies the Earth and Water Synergy of scholarship, patience, and resource accumulation. In Feng Shui spatial arrangement, keeping a water-holding ceramic vessel in the study anchors wealth and enhances focused intellect.
Archival Gift Presentation & Multi-Layer Transit Armor
Every ClayZenith ceramic piece is delivered with museum-tier presentation and multi-stage transit protection:
- Complimentary Silk Brocade Gift Box (Jinhe): Enclosed in an archival silk-lined presentation box with traditional brocade jacquard pattern and vintage clasp.
- Armor-Cushion™ Heavy-Duty Shipping Protection: Sealed within custom EVA shock-absorbing foam molds and reinforced 5-ply export master cartons.
- 100% Zero-Breakage Policy: Guaranteed immediate free replacement for any transit damage.
Technical Specifications & Sizing Chart
| Specification Attribute | Metric Standard | Imperial Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Tray Outer Diameter | 16.0 cm | 6.30 inches |
| Tray Total Height | 3.2 cm | 1.25 inches |
| Water Storage Capacity | approx. 120 ml | 4.05 fl oz |
| Net Ceramic Weight | 480 g | 16.93 oz |
Care & Longevity Instructions
Rinse with warm water after brewing. Pour excess tea liquor over the stoneware to nurture its natural patina. Lead-free.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How much water does the reservoir hold?
It comfortably holds approximately 120ml of water, ample for multiple vessel warming rinses during a session.
Q: How fast is shipping?
Delivered in 7 to 14 business days from regional domestic hubs.
