Hand - made Purple - sand Golden Toad Tea Cups
- Material and Craftsmanship
- These hand - made purple - sand golden toad tea cups are crafted from high - quality original purple - sand ore. The purple - sand clay used is sourced from Yixing, a renowned place for purple - sand production. The traditional handicraft technique passed down through generations is employed to shape each cup. Skilled artisans painstakingly mold the clay into the desired form, ensuring a smooth and refined finish.
- Design Highlights - The Golden Toad Element
- The most distinctive feature of these cups is the golden toad design. In Chinese traditional culture, the golden toad is a symbol of wealth and prosperity. The toad is exquisitely sculpted on the cup, with vivid details. Its eyes seem to sparkle, and its posture is lifelike, as if it's about to bring good fortune and wealth to the user.
- Function and Aesthetic Appeal
- Functionally, the purple - sand material of the cup has excellent heat - retention properties. It can keep your tea at an ideal temperature for a longer period, allowing you to savor the full flavor of the tea. Aesthetically, the natural color and texture of the purple - sand, combined with the unique golden toad design, make these cups not only practical for tea - drinking but also a beautiful decorative item. Whether placed on a tea table during a tea ceremony or as a collection piece in a display cabinet, they add a touch of traditional charm and elegance.
- Uniqueness of Hand - made Products
- As each cup is hand - made, no two cups are exactly alike. The slight variations in shape, texture, and the details of the golden toad carving are a testament to the individuality and artistry of the handicraft. These unique characteristics make the hand - made purple - sand golden toad tea cups highly sought - after by tea lovers and collectors alike.
