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Tea Cup
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British TeaCups
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Traditional designs are adorned with elaborate, meticulous patterns, accented by gold and silver.
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Material
Teacups are usually made of ceramic, porcelain or glass.
Origin
The earliest teacups were made in ancient China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). Teacups were still somewhat rough and homemade at the time.
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Victorian Britian
Throughout the Victorian era, tea parties developed into a significant social custom. The host's wealth and taste were indicated by the teacup's design and quality. Cups made of delicate porcelain with intricate hand-painted patterns and gold accents were highly valued items.
Japanese aesthetics
Small teacups used in tea ceremonies in Japan are a reflection of Zen. The practice of drinking tea, which involves focus and deliberate movement, transformed the teacup into a tool for introspection and connecting with the natural world.
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Teacups are small, lack handles, consist of ceramic, and feature a design for holding in both hands.
In teacup design, silver, a valuable material, appears distant
Among those who enjoy
tea ceremonies,
silver tea sets
are growing in popularity.
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Collectors do not use the tea for hot beverages
because many historic teacups
have exquisite hand-painted structures.
Teacups were a symbol of peace, purity, and spiritual equilibrium in China. Offering tea in a modest, little cup demonstrated humility and thankfulness, and the act of drinking tea was strongly associated with Confucian values of respect and modesty.