Five Great Kilns · Song Dynasty Inspired Tea Cup Collection | 五大名窑

五大名窑 · Wǔ Dà Míng Yáo

Five kilns. Five expressions of Song beauty.

Inspired by the Five Great Kilns of the Song Dynasty — Ru (汝), Guan (官), Ge (哥), Jun (钧), and Ding (定) — this collection brings together five distinct ceramic traditions in one carefully curated tea set.

The Song Dynasty is often remembered as one of the defining eras of Chinese ceramic art. Rather than relying on elaborate decoration, Song ceramics found beauty in form, glaze, texture, and restraint — an aesthetic where subtle differences mattered.

Each cup in this collection reflects the character of a different kiln tradition.

汝 · Ru — Fǎn Kǒu Cup 反口杯
Known for its quiet blue-green glaze, Ru ware is celebrated for a softness often compared to the color of the sky after rain. The gently curved form and subtle crackle-like texture give this cup a sense of calm and stillness.

官 · Guan — Bǎi Hé Cup 百合杯
Inspired by Guan ware, this cup takes the form of a blooming lily. Its pale, understated glaze reflects the restrained elegance associated with imperial Song ceramics.

哥 · Ge — Kuí Kǒu Cup 葵口杯
The softly shaped rim recalls the petals of a mallow flower. Inspired by the distinctive crackled surfaces associated with Ge ware, the glaze becomes part of the decoration itself — quiet, irregular, and unique.

钧 · Jun — Líng Huā Cup 菱花杯
Jun ware is known for some of the most expressive colors among Song ceramics. Rich blue and violet tones flow across the surface, giving each view a sense of depth and movement.

定 · Ding — Lián Kǒu Cup 莲口杯
Inspired by Ding ware, this white porcelain cup features a refined lotus motif. Clean, luminous, and delicately formed, it reflects an elegance built not on excess, but on precision.

Together, the five cups tell five different stories of Song ceramic beauty:

汝之静 · 官之雅 · 哥之纹 · 钧之色 · 定之净

The serenity of Ru. The elegance of Guan. The texture of Ge. The color of Jun. The purity of Ding.

More than a tea set, this collection is an invitation to experience five traditions that helped shape the language of Chinese ceramics — through objects made to be held, used, and appreciated in everyday life.

Ancient forms. Modern life.

Details

• Set of five ceramic tea cups, each inspired by one of the Five Great Kilns — Ru 汝, Guan 官, Ge 哥, Jun 钧, and Ding 定
• Includes five distinct forms: Fǎn Kǒu 反口, Bǎi Hé 百合, Kuí Kǒu 葵口, Líng Huā 菱花, and Lián Kǒu 莲口
• Inspired by the ceramic aesthetics of the Song Dynasty
• Each cup features a distinct form, glaze, color, and surface character
• Presented together in a collectible gift box
• Due to the nature of ceramic glazing, slight variations in color, texture, and finish may occur, making each piece subtly unique
• Curated by Relicreate