DUNHUAN Arts
Where the Silk Road meets the tea table. The DUNHUANG Arts collection draws inspiration from the sacred caves of Mogao — a UNESCO World Heritage site where Buddhist iconography, celestial apsaras, and gilded murals have endured for over a millennium. Each piece translates that visual legacy into functional tea ware using traditional craft techniques: gold inlay, silver inlay, sancai glazing, and Dehua porcelain firing. Please note: pieces are not suitable for microwave or dishwasher use — hand wash recommended.
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What You’ll Find Here
Gaiwans & Tea Bowls — 3-piece Sancai gaiwans (~130–160 ml) and gilded raised-flower gaiwans in Dehua porcelain.
Tea Cups — 40 ml gold inlay, 105 ml iridescent Dehua, 120 ml silver-inlay stoneware, 125 ml Dragon & Phoenix enamel cup pairs.
Teapots — 135 ml Thangka gold & silver inlay, ~130 ml pear-shaped gold-gilded enamel, ~150 ml Mogao Cave coarse pottery, 230 ml old rock mud rattan bail.
Craft Techniques
Gold Inlay/Gilding (鈥金工艺, Intangible Cultural Heritage, 1,380°C); Silver Inlay (鈥銀工艺); Polychrome Enamel (珐璐彩); Sancai Glazing (三彩); Iridescent Overglaze. Specific technique on each product page.
Care
Not suitable for microwave or dishwasher use. Hand wash with mild soap and warm water. Dry gently. Gilded and enamel surfaces require gentle handling.
Delivery
Free standard delivery within the UK. International shipping to the EU, United States, Canada, and Australia — duties and taxes may apply.
Frequently Asked Questions — DUNHUANG Arts
Gold inlay/gilding (鈥金, Intangible Cultural Heritage, 1,380°C), silver inlay (鈥銀), polychrome enamel (珐璐彩), sancai glazing (三彩), and iridescent overglaze. Specific technique for each piece is on the individual product page.
Tea cups: 40–125 ml. Gaiwans: ~130–160 ml. Teapots: ~130–230 ml. Exact capacity on each product page.
No. Hand wash only. Gilded, silver inlay, and enamel decoration must not go in the microwave or dishwasher.
The Mogao Caves near Dunhuang are a UNESCO World Heritage site with over 1,000 years of Buddhist mural painting and iconography. Motifs in this collection — celestial apsaras, Buddhist figures, lotus patterns, gilded grounds — draw from this visual tradition.
Yes. Free standard delivery within the UK. We ship to the EU, United States, Canada, and Australia. Duties and taxes may apply outside the UK.
Please refer to our returns policy page. If your item arrives damaged due to transit, contact us with photos within 48 hours.
