Handmade Lacquer Arhat Cups by Intangible Cultural Heritage Craftsmen

The mutton-fat jade porcelain belongs to the white porcelain of Dehua Kiln and is an excellent work among Chinese white porcelains. 

●Its name originates from the porcelain clay around Dehua Kiln. The clay is soft in texture, with a low iron content and a high potassium content. The glaze of the fired utensils is white, pure and warm. In the sunlight, it appears translucent like lard, faintly showing a pink or milky white luster, just like mutton-fat jade. It is commonly known as the "ivory white" and was once praised as the "pearl of the porcelain world" by the French. 

●Its history can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty. At that time, it was renowned far and wide as a tribute. It gradually matured during the Song Dynasty and reached its peak in the Qing Dynasty. In 2016, the firing technique of Dehua porcelain was included in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List (Traditional Handicraft Skills).Natural raw lacquer
The production process takes more than 30 days.
Pure handmade production means a long cycle and a low yield rate.
Lacquer is resistant to acid, moisture, and corrosion, and it's naturally eco-friendly.
The craftsmanship of lacquer art is complex and requires a high level of manual skills.
Each piece takes more than 30 days to carefully polish, which fully demonstrates the complexity and rarity of the craftsmanship.
Lacquer works are retro and grand in style, and they have collection value.

（Handmade by lacquer craftsmen）