Lute Offering | MCS-0052
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Lute Offering | MCS-0052 is a one-of-a-kind handmade ceramic cup from the Celestial Dancers Collection by M&C Studio.
This piece features a hand-painted celestial dancer in a lute-playing pose, moving through flowering vines, cloud-like forms, swallow-like birds, and lotus-inspired ornamental patterns on a mineral-rich ceramic surface. The image draws from Dunhuang flying-figure traditions, where music, movement, flowers, and offerings come together as symbols of blessing and auspicious beauty.
The composition wraps around the cup like a continuous mural scene, with raised brushwork, layered mineral texture, and richly detailed floral forms. It is one of the fuller pieces in the collection, made to be used, displayed, and kept.
Each cup is individually made, high-fired, and finished with natural variation in brushwork, texture, and kiln result. The piece shown in the photos is the exact piece you receive.
Origin: Jingdezhen, China
Height: 2.8 in
Rim diameter: 3.4 in
Weight: 5.9 oz
Capacity: 7.8 fl oz
Each Myth & Clay piece is shaped by hand painting, mineral-rich surface texture, and firing at around 2336°F (1280°C). These layers of process give the cup its depth, movement, and quiet variation in tone and finish.
Made in Jingdezhen and finished in small batches, each piece carries subtle differences that make it distinct. No two pieces are exactly the same.
With regular use, the surface may gradually appear deeper and more luminous over time.
Avoid abrasive scrubbers, harsh detergents, and sudden temperature changes. Rinse gently and wipe dry after use.
For pieces with gold or silver detailing, do not use the microwave or dishwasher. For pieces without metallic detailing, those uses may be possible, though hand washing is recommended for long-term care.
