{"product_id":"auspicious-carp-handcrafted-enamelled-ceramic-tea-tray-with-gold-detailing","title":"Auspicious Carp | Handcrafted Enamelled Ceramic Tea Tray With Gold Detailing","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuspicious Carp brings together richly layered enamel decoration, hand-applied gold detailing and traditional carp imagery in a compact ceramic dry-brewing tea tray handcrafted in Dehua. The dark ground creates a dramatic setting for three carp moving among lotus, foliage and flowing water, while fine metallic lines bring definition and luminosity to the densely worked composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tray is formed from ceramic made with naturally sourced mineral materials, providing a substantial base for the decorative work above. Its elongated form is edged with a gently raised perimeter, creating a defined surface for a teapot, gaiwan, teacups or other small tea vessels while helping contain occasional droplets during brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface is finished using enamel colouring (琺瑯彩). Layers of blue, red, turquoise and other saturated tones are built across the ceramic in exceptionally fine lines, scales, leaves and curling motifs. The density of the decoration gives the surface an almost textile-like richness, rewarding closer viewing as individual details emerge from the larger composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected outlines are then completed by hand using a traditional gold-lustre detailing technique (金水描金). Fine metallic lines trace the carp scales, botanical forms and ornamental border, allowing the gold-toned accents to catch the light against the darker enamel ground. Rather than covering the entire surface, the metallic detailing is used selectively to articulate the composition and give the imagery greater depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central carp motif carries an enduring place in Chinese visual culture. Carp are associated with abundance, perseverance and advancement, while fish imagery is closely connected with the auspicious expression 年年有餘, a wish for abundance year after year. Combined with lotus and flowing-water imagery, the composition gives the tray a layered symbolic character as well as a strong decorative presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a dry-brewing tea tray (乾泡盤), Auspicious Carp is intended for a more controlled Gongfu tea setting rather than heavy water drainage. It provides a dedicated surface beneath the brewing vessels, helping organise the tea space while allowing the tray itself to remain part of the visual composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tray involves detailed enamel work and hand-applied metallic outlining. Small variations in line, colour placement and surface finish are natural characteristics of the handcrafted process and contribute to the individuality of each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Origin: Made in \u003cstrong\u003eDehua\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Product:\u003cbr\u003e1 × Tea Tray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted in Dehua\u003c\/strong\u003e with traditional methods, each with a unique design and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dehua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49788550873240,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/1425\/9096\/files\/1_5edf0622-2f4e-44c5-b4fa-15970dcdb6cc.jpg?v=1788371754","url":"https:\/\/fungtea.com\/products\/auspicious-carp-handcrafted-enamelled-ceramic-tea-tray-with-gold-detailing","provider":"Fung Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}