Make the first cup a welcome.
Vermilion Heart Sutra Gaiwan
Lay a place. Pour something warm. Let the conversation find its own pace.
Vermilion Heart Sutra Gaiwan
10 cm rim · 9.5 cm high · approx. 180 ml
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A CLOSER LOOK · THE VERMILION GAIWAN
A warm welcome, down to the smallest detail.
Red glaze sets the tone. The decorated lid, inscribed bowl and matching saucer give you more to enjoy as the tea is prepared and shared.
THE COMPLETE SET
One palette, three distinct pieces.
The higher angle shows how the decorated lid, curved bowl and broad saucer sit together. Leave a little space around the set so each layer can be seen.
HEART SUTRA LETTERING
A bowl with a story on its surface.
Rows of gold-coloured script follow the vermilion body. The individual bowl view brings the lettering and lower ornament forward, inviting a slower look.
THE LID & SILHOUETTE
A complete silhouette before the first pour.
The raised knob, spreading lid and bowl create a layered outline. The red-and-gold decoration carries through the full set, making it easy to build a restrained tea setting around it.
THE MATCHING SAUCER
The setting continues beneath the bowl.
The separate saucer carries its own lettering and gold-coloured ornament. It completes the display even when the bowl is lifted to pour.
CELEBRATION · WISDOM · WELCOME
Let the colour carry your welcome.
The red colour draws on a Chinese tradition of celebration. Heart Sutra lettering adds a Buddhist reference, while preparing all three pieces becomes a personal gesture of care.
Red · joy for a new beginning
Red is associated with celebration and auspicious wishes in Chinese culture. Choose it to mark a reunion, a birthday or the beginning of a new home.
Heart Sutra · a moment of clarity
The Heart Sutra centres on wisdom. Over tea, that reference can become a simple intention: listen without rushing and give the person across the table your attention.
Three pieces · a thoughtful welcome
We read the lid, bowl and saucer as a contemporary image of a complete welcome: prepare a place, make the tea and share your time.
Carry a little of the tradition into your everyday. These meanings express cultural wishes, without promising a change in fortune or outcomes.
Place the red set on a plain tray and have your chosen tea ready. The vivid colour gives a simple table a sense of occasion.
A GESTURE TO REMEMBER
A gift made for the next gathering.
The photographed red box holds the gaiwan and saucer in separate fitted spaces. A favourite tea and a personal greeting make a fitting addition for a housewarming or reunion.
May your table always have room for the people you love.Explore what is included
The photographed red box opens to reveal a gold-coloured lining and fitted spaces for the gaiwan and saucer.
SIZE & PRESENTATION
Small details. Clear proportions.
Product and packaging measurements, together in one place.
At a glance.
- Bowl rim diameter
- 10 cm3.94 in
- Overall height · as stated in guide
- 9.5 cm3.74 in
- Saucer width
- 15 cm5.91 in
- Saucer height
- 4.3 cm1.69 in
- Stated capacity
- 180 ml6.09 US fl oz
- Presentation box · L × W × H
- 19.5 × 19.5 × 16.5 cm7.68 × 7.68 × 6.50 in
Measurements are approximate and taken by hand. Small variations may occur. Inch and US fluid-ounce values are rounded conversions. The capacity guide does not specify a fill level.
View supplied measurement sheetThe presentation.
- Decorated lid
- Heart Sutra bowl
- Matching saucer
- Red presentation box with fitted compartments
Confirm your selected colour and final package contents when requesting a quotation. Styling accessories are not included.
THE PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORD
Photographs, details & originals.
Lifestyle settings are illustrative. View the original photographs for exact inscriptions, glaze and product details.
AI-assisted setting · consult the source photo for exact details.
MAKE IT YOUR OWN
A place in your everyday.
For a shared tea table
Use a plain tray with enough room for a secure grip and pour. Let the red set be the main colour, with neutral cups and a simple cloth around it.
As part of a welcome setting
Before guests arrive, arrange the closed gaiwan on its saucer beside the tea you intend to serve. Keep the working area clear of loose decorations.
Care for your piece
Wash gently by hand with a soft cloth. Rinse and dry fully before storing.
Avoid abrasive cleaners, sudden temperature changes and impacts. Confirm dishwasher and microwave suitability before use.
Hot tea heats ceramic. Use care when lifting the bowl or adjusting a lid.
The meaning, in context
Red is used here as a cultural colour of celebration. “Vermilion” describes the appearance of the glaze and makes no claim about its mineral composition.
These are cultural wishes and personal interpretations, rather than promised outcomes.
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