Bronze AgeHetian Nephrite Jade Cup, 50 ml

A small tea cup carved from a single piece of natural green nephrite jade — Hetian jade, the stone long prized in China for its dense, smooth surface. The wall is carved in relief with rows of raised round studs set in square panels, in the manner of ancient bronze ritual vessels, and the cup stands on a low dark foot.

Capacity is about 50 ml — a proper gongfu sip. The green is natural and uneven: deep green with lighter yellow-green clouds and fine dark flecks.

No two pieces are the same, so the cup in the photo shows the character of the stone, and yours will be close to it but not identical. Available as a preorder: we source the cup for you, so it arrives later than in-stock items.

Care: rinse with warm water and dry with a soft cloth. Avoid knocks and sudden heat or cold — natural stone can chip or crack.