Camellia Gaiwan 「手绘山茶盖碗」

The Camellia Gaiwan is an exquisitely crafted porcelain piece that beautifully captures the spirit of endurance and elegance. The gaiwan features a traditional blue and white design, with a detailed depiction of blooming camellia flowers, which symbolize resilience and longevity. The poetic inscription on the gaiwan is from the Song Dynasty poet Lu You’s work titled “A Camellia Tree that Blooms from Winter through Qingming”:
 
Three days of rain and wind in the Eastern Garden,  
The peach and plum blossoms fall, leaving the ground bare.  
Only the camellia endures,  
Amid the green, a few red blossoms bloom once more.
 
This verse reflects the camellia's ability to withstand harsh conditions and continue to bloom, a powerful metaphor for perseverance and strength. The Camellia Gaiwan is not only a functional tea vessel but also a piece of art that embodies the profound connection between nature and the human spirit.

「这款“山茶盖碗”以精美的瓷器工艺，完美地展现了坚韧与优雅的精神。盖碗采用传统的青花设计，细致地描绘了盛开的山茶花，象征着坚韧与长寿。盖碗上的诗句出自宋代诗人陆游的《山茶一树自冬至清明后著花不已》：
 
东园三日雨兼风，  
桃李飘零扫地空。  
惟有山茶偏耐久，  
绿丛又放数枝红。
 
这首诗反映了山茶花在恶劣环境中依然盛开的能力，是一种坚韧与力量的有力象征。山茶盖不仅是一个实用的茶器，更是一件艺术品，体现了自然与人类精神之间的深厚联系。」