Still Pond Tray · Giverny Ripple

The Still Pond Tray, in the Giverny Ripple glaze — a quiet pool of porcelain for the tea table, the vanity, and every table between.

Every Still Pond Tray begins with a single idea: a shallow basin that holds a small world. Cast after the calamus basins of the scholar's desk — where tea, incense, and one small green life once shared a quiet landscape — the Still Pond is Glazara's most versatile vessel: a stage for the evening incense, a platter for tea-time treats, a resting place for the small treasures of the day.

In the Giverny Ripple glaze, that pond takes on the light of Monet's water garden. A serene blue-grey base mirrors still water beneath a cloud-softened sky, while delicate drifts of green and blue move across the surface like lily pads carried by a subtle ripple. Layered, atmospheric, and never twice alike, the glaze turns each tray into a small landscape — one you can burn incense over, serve from, or simply look at between steepings.

Three Quiet Uses, One Pond

• An incense tray for the evening — its shallow, rounded form holds your burning stick and catches the ash, turning a five-minute ritual into a small ceremony.
• A snack platter for tea time — serve small sweets, fruit, or pastries beside the pot; the pond keeps the tea table composed between steepings.
• A jewelry rest for the morning — rings, earrings, and the day's small treasures, kept in one calm place by the vanity or entryway.

Why You'll Love It

• Inspired by Monet's water lily garden at Giverny — the layered glaze evokes water, sky, and vegetation merging into one harmonious landscape.
• Coordinates with the Giverny Ripple Gaiwan — build a complete, coordinated tea station with unified glaze and finish.
• Multifunctional by design — incense tray, snack platter, and jewelry container in one handmade form.
• High-fired Jingdezhen porcelain — non-porous, durable, and safe for everyday enjoyment.
• Named for the scholar's pond — a shape with a story, from the quiet desks of the literati to your table.

Craftsmanship & Materials

Rooted in Jingdezhen porcelain craft, each Still Pond Tray is hand-finished and selected for proportion, glaze movement, and usability. The layered Giverny Ripple surface is not merely decorative — it gives the vessel its atmosphere, making every quiet moment feel fresh, spontaneous, and full of life.

Because each piece is individually finished, natural variation in glaze tone, brush-like movement, and surface detail should be expected. These differences are part of the character of handmade porcelain; no two ponds are identical.

Perfect For

The Still Pond Tray suits anyone drawn to quiet, intentional objects — the tea drinker setting a gaiwan beside it, the incense lover ending the day with a stick of smoke, or the minimalist keeping a desk and vanity in order. Its multifunctional form also makes it a thoughtful gift: beautiful, useful, and easy to love even for someone new to tea.

Care Instructions

• Rinse with warm water before first use.
• Dishwasher safe.
• Wipe clean after use with incense; store fully dry to preserve the glaze.

Specifications

• Product: Still Pond Tray · Giverny Ripple — Elemental Series
• Dimension: 23H × 142L × 97W mm / 0.91H × 5.59L × 3.82W inch
• Weight: 193g / 6.8oz
• Material: High-fired Jingdezhen porcelain
• Use: Incense burning tray, tea-time snack platter, and jewelry container
• Pairs With: Giverny Ripple Elemental Gaiwan, or any piece from the Elemental Series
• Daily Use: Durable and safe for everyday use
• Uniqueness: Each handmade piece features natural glaze variation; no two are identical.