{"product_id":"ink-blue-hand-painted-butterfly-floral-flower-rim-ceramic-gongfu-gaiwan-120ml","title":"Ink-Blue Hand-Painted Butterfly Floral Flower-Rim Ceramic Gongfu Gaiwan - 120ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHand-Painted Ink-Blue Gongfu Gaiwan with Butterfly \u0026amp; Floral Motifs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 120ml ceramic gaiwan combines a deep ink-blue ground with hand-painted floral and butterfly decoration, soft lavender blossoms, pale blue petals, and fine gold-tone dotted accents. The gently flared flower-rim silhouette gives the piece an elegant, slightly sculptural profile while preserving the practical lidded-bowl form used in Gongfu tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe design balances decorative detail with a calm scholar-studio mood: blue washes echo ink painting and indigo ceramics, while the butterfly motif introduces a lighter, more graceful visual note.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted butterfly and floral decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInk-blue ceramic body with soft lavender and pale blue details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower-rim profile for a refined, graceful silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 120ml capacity, ideal for personal Gongfu brewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 8.8cm diameter × 8cm high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative gold-tone dotted accents for added depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMade for Gongfu Tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 120ml gaiwan is a versatile size for one or two tea drinkers. It works especially well for short, repeated infusions where you want precise control over steep time and easy observation of the leaves. Pre-warm the bowl, add tea, pour in water, cover with the lid, and decant fully between steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTea Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis gaiwan can be used with oolong, white tea, green tea, black tea, scented tea, and lighter fermented teas. Its porcelain-like visual character and pale interior make it easy to appreciate the color and clarity of the liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eButterfly \u0026amp; Flower Symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eButterflies and flowers have long appeared together in Chinese decorative arts as motifs associated with beauty, transformation, seasonal abundance, and graceful companionship. Here they are used as cultural and artistic references rather than as a promise of any particular outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChinese \u0026amp; Neo-Chinese Home Styling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStyle the gaiwan on dark wood, walnut, stone, bamboo, or natural linen to emphasize the contrast between the ink-blue body and pale floral details. It works especially well in a tea room, study, living-room console, low display shelf, or Neo-Chinese interior. Pair it with a simple fairness pitcher, understated cups, bonsai, or restrained floral arrangement to keep the composition elegant rather than overly ornate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeng Shui-Inspired Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Feng Shui-inspired styling, the combination of blue tones, floral imagery, and a rounded lidded form can be used as a calm decorative accent in tea and study spaces. The effect is best understood as visual balance and traditional cultural styling, not as a guaranteed influence on fortune or energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Thoughtful Gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis gaiwan is a strong choice for tea lovers, collectors of hand-painted ceramics, butterfly or floral design enthusiasts, and anyone building a Chinese-inspired tea space. It is suitable for birthdays, housewarmings, host gifts, anniversaries, or as a companion piece to premium loose-leaf tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted flower-rim Gongfu gaiwan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 120ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 8.8cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 8cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ink-blue floral and butterfly motif with gold-tone decorative accents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash gently with a soft sponge and mild cleanser. Avoid abrasive pads, hard impacts, and sudden extreme temperature changes. Because the decorative work is hand-applied, small variations in brushwork, tone, and pattern placement are part of the character of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a full tea set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This listing is for the lidded gaiwan itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the butterfly design printed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe product is presented as a hand-painted decorative ceramic gaiwan, so slight visual variation can occur between pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 120ml a good size for Gongfu tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is a practical personal-brewing size and also works well for serving one or two people across multiple short infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat teas work best?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOolong, white tea, green tea, black tea, scented tea, and many other loose-leaf teas can be brewed in this gaiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the gold detail mean the piece is made with solid gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The gold-tone elements are decorative accents, not solid-gold construction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ClayZenith","offers":[{"title":"Ink-Blue Butterfly Floral Gaiwan - 120ml","offer_id":60580877008977,"sku":null,"price":116.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/6297\/6849\/files\/clayzenith-ink-blue-butterfly-floral-gaiwan-01.jpg?v=1789304320","url":"https:\/\/clayzenith.com\/products\/ink-blue-hand-painted-butterfly-floral-flower-rim-ceramic-gongfu-gaiwan-120ml","provider":"ClayZenith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}