Viridian Twilight Urushi Gongdao Bei Tea Pitcher 120ml

The Viridian Twilight Urushi Gongdao Bei Tea Pitcher 120ml

The Viridian Twilight Urushi Gongdao Bei Tea Pitcher 120ml is a vibrant vessel for balance, sharing, and ceremony. Finished in natural Zhangxiu Da Qi—the ancient Chinese ancestor of all East Asian Urushi art—its Viridian Twilight colorway blends grass green, lake blue, cream, beige, bold orange, and striking black brushstrokes into a richly layered composition reminiscent of a lush garden blooming at dusk.

Dynamic and expressive, the Urushi surface evokes sunset reflections moving across a tranquil lake. Sharing the same intricate pattern language as our Vintage Flora pieces, this Gongdao Bei reveals new visual details with every glance, especially as tea liquor glows against its delicate rim.

A Twilight Garden in Bloom

The Viridian Twilight finish is alive with movement, contrast, and depth. Bright mineral pigments are suspended in natural tree sap, meeting darker brushstrokes to create the impression of flowering plants, evening shadows, and shifting water reflections.

The result is a tea pitcher that feels both vivid and meditative—an artisan object that brings color, warmth, and quiet drama to the gongfu tea table.

The Da Qi / Urushi Tradition

The surface is finished using the time-honored Zhangxiu technique with pure, natural tree sap. Unlike glass or conventional synthetic glazes, true Urushi is a living material that must be hand-applied in layers and cured slowly over several months in high-humidity environments. This painstaking process yields a breathable surface renowned for its warmth and tactile richness. It feels uniquely soft and warm to the touch, creating a profoundly intimate connection with the hand.

The Perfect Equalizer

In traditional Gongfu tea practice, the Gongdao Bei, or fairness cup, is essential for unifying tea liquor before serving. By first pouring tea into the pitcher and then distributing it into individual cups, every guest receives the exact same balance of aroma, strength, color, and flavor.

This 120ml tea pitcher is designed for precise, confident pouring. Its thin porcelain body feels exceptionally light, while the carefully shaped spout supports a smooth, controlled pour without hesitation or dripping.

Fine Jingdezhen Porcelain Craftsmanship

Crafted from fine Jingdezhen porcelain, the vessel offers a refined balance of lightness, durability, and elegance. The delicate form is practical for daily brewing, while the layered Urushi surface gives it a distinct, museum-quality artistic presence.

One Object, One Nature

Following the traditional philosophy of unity between object and self, this Gongdao Bei is designed to become increasingly personal through use. Over time, the warmth of the tea and the natural oils from your hands will encourage the Urushi lacquer to cure and oxidize further, gradually revealing even greater depth and translucency within the viridian layers.

Rather than remaining static, the pitcher records the history of your tea journey. Each pour contributes to its evolving patina, transforming it into a meaningful heirloom of daily ritual.

Specifications

• Product: Viridian Twilight Urushi Gongdao Bei Tea Pitcher
• Dimension: 58H × 110W × 85L mm / 2.28H × 4.33W × 3.35L inch
• Volume: 120ml / 4.06oz
• Material: Fine Jingdezhen porcelain with natural Zhangxiu Da Qi (Urushi) finish
• Type: Gongdao Bei / Fairness Cup / Tea Pitcher
• Use: Gongfu tea sharing, equal pouring, tea tasting, and mindful tea rituals
• Finish: Viridian Twilight Urushi colorway with green, blue, cream, beige, orange, and black brushstrokes
• Care: Hand wash only. Avoid abrasive cleaners, prolonged soaking, and extreme temperature changes to protect the living urushi.
• Uniqueness: Every piece is individually hand-finished; no two are exactly identical. The natural Urushi surface will gradually evolve, deepen, and develop unique character through years of use.