This 75cc host cup has a slim straight form with hand-painted blue-and-white calligraphy inspired by Lou Shi Ming 陋室铭. The writing wraps gently around the porcelain body, paired with small landscape details and red seal accents that give the cup a quiet scholarly feeling.

Its thin porcelain body keeps the piece light in the hand, while the upright shape makes the calligraphy easy to appreciate from different angles. It feels suited to a calm solo tea setting, especially for someone who enjoys tea ware with literary character rather than decorative pattern alone.

What is Lou Shi Ming (陋室铭)?
Lou Shi Ming (translated as “Eulogy on a Humble Room” or “Inscription on a Crude House”) is a legendary masterpiece of classical Chinese literature written by the Tang Dynasty poet and philosopher Liu Yuxi ($text{772–842 AD}$).
Traditionally carved into a stone tablet or wall, a Ming (inscription) serves as both a personal manifesto and a daily reminder of one’s core values. This specific text is celebrated for its timeless praise of a simple, mindful life detached from material vanity.
Core Philosophy & Themes
For a teaware piece with a scholarly character, Lou Shi Ming provides a deep layer of cultural meaning:
• Virtue Over Opulence: The essay opens with its most famous philosophical premise:”A mountain needn’t be high, it is famous if a deity dwells there. Water needn’t be deep, it is sacred if a dragon lives there. This is a humble house, yet my virtue makes it fragrant.”
• The Scholar’s Sanctuary: The text goes on to describe a peaceful life surrounded by nature (green moss creeping onto the steps), high-minded friends (scholars to converse with), and intellectual pursuits (playing the simple zither and reading classic scrolls), completely free from chaotic daily distractions or administrative burdens.
• A Mindful Connection to Tea: Bringing this specific calligraphy into a solo tea setting elevates the experience. It serves as a reminder that a space or a tea ritual does not need to be grand or expensive to be profound—it is the inner peace, character, and presence of the person holding the cup that truly defines its worth.

Highlights: Hand-painted, Qinghua, Calligraphy

Size: 75cc

Material: Porcelain

Origin: Jingdezhen

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