Description
Bring warmth, humour and good fortune to your space with our “Hundred Fortunes & Welcoming Blessings” Elephant Tea Pet Pair. Handcrafted from Zisha clay (紫砂) and fired at high temperature, these two companions share the same warm, sandy tone but have different characters. One stands tall with its head raised, honest and playful. The other rests its trunk in a soft curl, calm and content.
Symbolism & Artisanal Details
- Zisha Clay: The classic material of Chinese tea culture, loved for its fine, porous texture that gradually absorbs tea and deepens in character with use.
- Hundred Fortunes (百财 / Bai Cai): The raised-head elephant carries a cabbage (白菜, bai cai), which sounds like “hundred riches” in Chinese and is a traditional wish for abundance and prosperity.
- Welcoming Blessings (纳福 / Na Fu): The curled-trunk elephant carries the wish of drawing good fortune and happiness inward, with a docile, peaceful expression.
- Detailed Craftsmanship: Both are handmade, with finely carved eyes and brows that balance a lively, humorous character with refined artistry. The elephant itself is a symbol of peace and good fortune.
More Than a Tea Pet
Perfect on a gongfu tea tray, where they gradually absorb tea oils and develop a warm, lustrous patina over time. They are equally delightful as a compact home accent on your desk, bookshelf or coffee table, together or apart.
Specifications & Care
- Set includes: 2 elephants, Bai Cai (Hundred Fortunes) and Na Fu (Welcoming Blessings)
- Material: Zisha clay, handcrafted and high-fired
- Dimensions:
- Bai Cai Elephant: Height 7.8 cm × Length 5.7 cm × Width 3.4 cm (approx. H 3.1″ × L 2.2″ × W 1.3″)
- Na Fu Elephant: Height 5.3 cm × Length 6.7 cm × Width 4.0 cm (approx. H 2.1″ × L 2.6″ × W 1.6″)
- Usage: Suitable as tea pets or decorative desktop figurines
- Care: Rinse with clean water or nourish with warm tea. Avoid harsh detergents.
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