Handcrafted Japanese Zisha Tasting Cup with Traditional Four Gentlemen Motif
This single-serve hand-painted zisha tasting cup brings timeless traditional elegance to your daily tea ritual. Crafted from porous zisha clay, it delivers a warm, comfortable sip that enhances every variety of your favorite tea.
Unique Artisan Design & Cultural Meaning
Each cup features one of the beloved “Four Gentlemen” (Shikunshi in Japanese: 四君子) — plum blossom, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum — a classic motif honoring noble virtues of integrity, humility, resilience, and tranquility. Every motif is hand-painted onto the warm natural beige Duan clay body, with subtle, soft coloring that highlights the natural texture of the clay.
Quality & Practical Details
- Material: Porous natural zisha clay, excellent for retaining and enriching tea aroma
- Capacity: 1.7oz / 50ml, ideal for controlled tea tasting
- Dimensions: 2.7in diameter × 2.1in tall (6.8cm × 5.3cm)
- Straight-sided shape with a slightly flared rim for comfortable holding and sipping
The porous zisha clay gently absorbs tea oils over time, developing a rich personal patina that makes your cup uniquely yours with regular use. Perfect for daily solo tea time, small gatherings with friends, or as a thoughtful gift for tea lovers and enthusiasts of traditional Japanese art.











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