Porcelain - 瓷 (Cí)
瓷 (Cí) — raw clay elevated through fire. Porcelain is the most refined of all ceramics — fired at high temperatures until fully vitrified, producing a translucent, non-porous body of extraordinary precision. Pieces in this collection are selected for their material integrity, cultural depth, and considered craft. Please note: porcelain pieces in this collection are not suitable for microwave or dishwasher use — hand wash recommended.
Read More — About This Collection
What Is Porcelain?
Porcelain — known in Chinese as 瓷 (Cí) — is a ceramic body fired at high temperatures, typically above 1,200°C, until it becomes fully vitrified and non-porous. Unlike earthenware or stoneware, porcelain is smooth, dense, and often translucent when held to light. China’s porcelain-making tradition spans over a thousand years, with regional centres such as Jingdezhen and Dehua developing distinct techniques, glazes, and aesthetic languages that remain influential to this day.
What You’ll Find Here
This collection brings together porcelain pieces selected for the quality of their craft and the depth of their cultural references — including tea ware, decorative objects, and collectible pieces. Current pieces include enamel-painted and silver-inlay tea cups from Dehua, Fujian. The collection will expand to include additional porcelain forms, glazes, and styles over time. Specific dimensions, capacity, and care details are on each individual product page.
Craft Techniques
Pieces in this collection may employ a range of traditional techniques depending on the style — including polychrome enamel painting (珐璐彩), silver inlay (鈥银), kiln transformation glazes (窑变), and hand-engraved grounds. Each technique is described on the relevant product page.
Care
Not suitable for microwave or dishwasher use. Hand wash with mild soap and warm water. Dry gently. Avoid sudden temperature changes. Because many pieces use hand-applied enamel or metallic decoration, gentle handling is recommended to preserve the surface over time.
Delivery & Returns
Free standard delivery within the UK. International shipping available to the EU, United States, Canada, and Australia — duties and taxes may apply for orders outside the UK. Ceramic pieces are carefully packaged for transit. Please refer to our returns policy page for full details.
Frequently Asked Questions — Porcelain
The collection currently features porcelain tea ware, including enamel-painted and silver-inlay tea cups from Dehua, Fujian. It will expand to include additional porcelain forms — tea sets, decorative objects, and collectible pieces — over time.
Current pieces are made in Dehua, Fujian, China — one of China’s foremost porcelain-producing regions, known for its white porcelain (blanc de Chine) and refined enamel craftsmanship. The origin of each piece is noted on the individual product page.
No. Pieces in this collection are not suitable for microwave or dishwasher use. Many feature hand-applied enamel, silver inlay, or metallic decoration that requires gentle handling. Hand wash with mild soap and warm water, and dry gently after washing.
Pieces featuring hand-applied enamel, silver inlay, or kiln-fired glazes will have subtle natural variations in colour placement, brushwork, and surface detail between individual items. These are characteristics of handcraft, not defects. Product photography represents the style and general appearance.
Food safety for each piece is stated on the individual product page. Please check before purchasing if this is important to your intended use.
Yes. Free standard delivery within the UK. We ship to the EU, United States, Canada, and Australia. Duties and taxes may apply for orders outside the UK. Ceramic pieces are carefully packaged for transit.
Please refer to our returns policy page for full details. If your item arrives damaged due to transit, contact us with photos within 48 hours of receipt and we will arrange a resolution promptly.
