Blue and White Three Friends of Winter Lidded Mug – 370 mL

Blue and White Three Friends of Winter Lidded Mug

Pine, bamboo and plum blossoms form the Three Friends of Winter design. Dense pine needles, bamboo leaves and flowering branches contrast with open pale glaze. The reverse carries blue calligraphy, and the lid repeats the floral decoration with a patterned border.

Made in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, China, this porcelain tea vessel has an approximate capacity of 370 mL. The set includes one mug and one lid. Tea trays, serving pitchers, cups and other props appearing alongside the product are display accessories unless listed as included.

Form and painted details

Handmade ceramic craftsmanship

The supplied product materials describe handmade; hand-painted blue and white; wood-fired. Hand forming, brushwork and firing produce small variations in shape, colour and glaze. The photographs guide the design; each handmade piece can differ.

The workshop photographs below illustrate clay preparation, wheel forming, drying, trimming, painting, glazing and firing. These are process photographs from the supplied collection. No individual ceramic maker is named for this product.

The Jingdezhen kiln workshop

The source workshop materials show wood firing and protective ceramic saggars. Loading the kiln and tending the fire involve a coordinated team. These photographs provide workshop context for the ceramic-making process.

Product video

Selected footage shows this product being used at the tea table. Other tea vessels in the scene are accessories.

Specifications

Material	Porcelain (ceramic)
Craft	Handmade; hand-painted blue and white; wood-fired
Origin	Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
Form	Handled tea mug with lid
Capacity	370 mL, approximately
Measurement basis	Approximately 370 mL brimful; usable brewing volume is lower
Dimensions	Rim 8.5 cm; total height 11 cm; mug height 8.5 cm; maximum width 12.5 cm (approx.)
Included	One mug and one lid
Retail price	US$680

Capacity and dimensions are approximate. Lighting and screen settings affect the appearance of glaze and decoration.

Use and care

Rinse before first use. Leave space below the rim and handle hot porcelain carefully. Allow the vessel to cool before washing, clean with a soft sponge and dry before storing. Avoid abrasive cleaners, sudden temperature changes and knocks against the rim or lid.