Japanese Shino Kiln-Change Hand-Painted Black Cat Qingzun Gongfu Tea Cups - 60ml

A playful yet refined collection of Japanese-inspired Shino kiln-change Qingzun tea cups, each decorated with a different hand-painted black cat character. Warm rust, cream, charcoal and ash-like glaze tones give the cups a softly aged, wabi-sabi appearance, while the expressive cat motifs add personality to a traditional Gongfu tea setting.

Five Distinct Black Cat Motifs

Choose from five clearly differentiated designs: Jifeng Cat, Xiuyuan Cat, Dongli Cat, Xingshui Cat and Qingchang Cat. Each variant uses the same compact Qingzun-inspired footed form while presenting a different cat posture and composition.

Shino-Inspired Kiln-Change Character

The ceramic body features a warm, naturally varied kiln-change surface with orange-brown, beige and charcoal tones. Slight differences in glaze flow, speckling and firing marks are part of the visual character of this style and make each cup feel individual.

Hand-Painted Cat Detailing

The black cat illustrations are finished with hand-painted silver-tone accents around details such as the whiskers, paws and tail. These subtle highlights catch the light without overpowering the rustic glaze.

Specifications

Type: Qingzun-style Gongfu tea cup
Material: ceramic
Capacity: approx. 60ml
Width: approx. 6.5cm
Height: approx. 4.7cm
Style: Japanese-inspired Shino kiln-change
Decoration: hand-painted black cat motif with silver-tone accents

Designed for Gongfu Tea

At approximately 60ml, these cups are ideal for traditional small-volume Gongfu tea service, allowing aroma, color and texture to be appreciated over repeated pours. Their raised foot gives the cup a slightly more ceremonial silhouette while remaining comfortable for everyday use.

Tea Pairing

The warm visual palette pairs especially well with Wuyi rock tea, roasted oolong, black tea, aged white tea and darker fermented teas. They also work beautifully as individual tasting cups when serving several teas side by side.

Tea Table & Interior Styling

Pair the cups with dark walnut, bamboo, natural linen, stone or rustic ceramic teaware for a relaxed Chinese-Japanese tea table. The expressive cat motifs make them especially suitable for a personal tea corner, study, tea room or display shelf where a small character piece can become a focal point.

Gift Appeal

These cups make a thoughtful gift for tea drinkers, cat lovers and collectors of characterful Asian-inspired ceramics. The different cat poses also make the collection suitable for mixing, matching or gradually collecting as a set.

Care

Rinse gently after use and dry thoroughly. Avoid abrasive pads, sudden temperature changes and hard impacts. Because the glaze and painted details are decorative, hand washing is recommended to preserve the finish.

FAQ

How large is each cup?
Each cup holds approximately 60ml and measures about 6.5cm wide by 4.7cm high.

Are all five variants the same shape?
Yes. The main difference is the black cat illustration; each variant features a distinct cat pose and composition.

Are these suitable for Gongfu tea?
Yes. Their compact 60ml capacity is well suited to traditional Gongfu tea service and repeated small pours.

Will the glaze look exactly the same on every piece?
No. Minor kiln and glaze variation is normal for this style and contributes to the handmade, rustic appearance.

Are the silver-tone details solid silver?
The decorative highlights are described as hand-painted silver-tone detailing; the cup itself is ceramic.