A circlet of jade "bi (璧）", a quest for one’s inner realm, symbolizing the personal cosmos. The cup, a metaphor for the individual, embodying its nature in form.
Taking inspiration from the classic jade bi, popular during the middle to late Tang Dynasty, this design by Ru Shan Ming features a jade bi-shaped ring foot as its base. Utilizing the advanced technique of supported firing, the jade bi base is intricately set into the bottom structure. The seven cup designs draw inspiration from the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Groove. These vessels, embodying the virtues of nobility, reflect the character of virtuous individuals. With a ring of jad discs, they symbolically encapsulate the vastness of heaven and earth.
The Seven Sages Cup is meticulously handcrafted, belonging to the Ru Shan Ming Fine Craftsmanship Series. The texture of jade embodies the essence pursued by Ru porcelain – as jade reflects the virtues of a noble person. The seven distinctive designs of the Seven Sages Cup represent the unique personalities of the seven gentlemen from the Bamboo Grove. The cup shapes align with their individual temperaments.
Product Highlights
The Seven Sages Cup belongs to the Ru Shan Ming Fine Craftsmanship Series. Each cup is entirely handmade, employing the supported firing technique of Ru porcelain, with a fully glazed bottom shaped like a jade bi. The set includes unique firing pads for the cups, making each piece one-of-a-kind.
Form: The seven cup designs symbolize the seven virtues of noble gentlemen.
Versatile Utility: The outer packaging box can be repurposed as a display shelf.
