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Handmade White Shell Tea Cup - Plump

$42.00
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Ceramic pot on a white background
Handmade White Shell Tea Cup - Plump

Handmade White Shell Tea Cup - Plump

$42.00

A handcrafted ceramic tea cup featuring a soft, pearlescent “white shell” crackle glaze. Made with high-iron stoneware, this cup naturally develops warm bronze lines with use — creating a unique patina that reflects your tea ritual. 
Information

Fuller, rounded form inspired by traditional Buddha-belly cups; warm in the hand with a soft, comforting feel.
• Hand-thrown, hand-trimmed, and individually glazed; high-fired at ~1300°C
• High-iron stoneware with white shell crackle glaze
• Glossy finish with natural micro-crackle pattern
• Slight variations from kiln firing and artisanal process
• Ages beautifully as tea deepens the crackle lines
Dimensions & Capacity

- Diameter: opening 3.3 in (8.5 cm); width 3.7 in (9.5 cm)
- Height: 2.8 in (7.0 cm)
- Capacity: 8.5 fl oz (250 ml)
- Ideal for tea and warm beverages
- Weight and shape may vary slightly due to handmade nature
Use & Care

- Ideal for tea, matcha, coffee or daily use
- Rinse with warm water; avoid soap to preserve patina
- Not dishwasher or microwave safe
- Crackle lines will gradually deepen with tea, forming bronze “iron lines”

Evolve with Use

One of the most intriguing qualities of White Shell is how it changes with use. As tea interacts with the glaze, the hidden crackles begin to fill with warm bronze tones — often called “iron lines.” This slow evolution gives the cup a living quality, shaped by your own tea rituals.
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