Orient Cha: The Rectangular "Shedé" (The Wisdom of Giving) — A masterpiece of spiritual and functional art. Handcrafted from Authentic Yixing Purple Clay with a unique Duan Clay Slip (Fen Jiang) finish, this long-form dry brew stage is modeled after ancient architectural bricks, symbolizing the eternal Zen philosophy: "Only by giving can one truly receive."
Historical Texture & Philosophical Engraving
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Duan Ni Slip Artistry: The surface features a specialized "Pink Jiang" slip-poured technique, creating a warm, stony yellow texture over the purple clay base. It mimics the weathered aesthetic of a thousand-year-old temple brick.
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Deep Relief Calligraphy: The center is hand-engraved with the characters "舍得" (Shedé) in a bold, ancient script. The carvings are deep and powerful, reflecting a lifetime of discipline and wisdom.
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Architectural Stability: With its substantial length of 36cm and a rectangular form inspired by classical fortress stones, this tray provides a grand and stable foundation for multiple teaware pieces, including teapots and fair cups.
Product Specifications
Material: Yixing Purple Clay
High-grade original ore with Duan Ni Slip-painting (粉浆工艺) for a vintage stone-like finish.
Large Dimensions
Length 36cm | Width 16.6cm | Height 4.6cm
| Product Name |
Rectangular Shedé Draining Tray (舍得长方形干泡台) |
| Artistic Influence |
Ancient Temple Bricks / Zen Calligraphy |
| Function |
Draining Tea Tray / Teaware Stage / Scholar's Decor |
"In the vast landscape of a single tea tray, one finds the balance of letting go and gaining anew."
