Pavilion in the Pines

Escape to a tranquil Chinese mountain retreat with this handcrafted Pavilion in the Pines Tea Cup—a vivid underglaze blue shan shui (mountain-water) masterpiece that turns every sip into a moment of quiet contemplation.

Design: The Mountain Pavilion Scene

The cup’s body (and interior) features a continuous underglaze blue landscape:

• A cozy pavilion (symbol of scholarly leisure) nestled between ancient pines (longevity) and rolling mist-shrouded mountains—rendered with delicate brushstrokes to capture the softness of traditional Chinese landscape painting.

• The “negative space” (pale celadon porcelain) acts as clouds, enhancing the scene’s depth and serenity.