MA 05 — Black Fair Cup

Name: MA 05 — Black Fair Cup
Brand: Mr Ma
SKU: MA-HAI-BLK-01
Price: 185.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

$185.00

Hand-crafted in Jingdezhen by modern ceramicist Ma Junjie. Featuring a rounded, minimalist form and a black finish, this fair cup is designed to bring a sense of quiet balance to the tea table.

The deep black finish is made for everyday use, helping to disguise tea stains and keep the cup looking clean brew after brew.

Its clean, sculptural form allows it to function as both an essential serving vessel and a considered object for the contemporary tea ritual.

The Spec:

Form | Round Fair Cup (Cha hai 茶海）
Material | Ceramic
Glaze | Matte Black Glaze (黑釉)
Capacity | 150 ml
Weight | 119 g
Dimensions | L 12 × W 7.5 x H 7 cm
Origin | Jingdezhen, China

Read our Studio Journal to learn more about tea and gongfu-style brewing.

About Ma Jun Jie

Xi’an, China

Ma Junjie is a ceramic artist based in Xi’an, China. He graduated in 2014 with a degree in Ceramic Art from the Art College of Xi’an University of Arts and Science. In 2016, he founded Wen Shan Studio, and later co-founded the collective brand Shan Jiuli in 2018.

Ma’s practice focuses on everyday functional ware, particularly tableware and tea utensils. Working primarily with locally sourced clay from the Yaozhou kiln region in Shaanxi, his works reflect the mineral-rich texture and subtle grit characteristic of northern Chinese ceramics. He employs a range of hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques, alongside self-mixed clay bodies and glazes.

Through restrained forms and quiet surfaces, Ma seeks a balance between practicality and calm beauty, creating objects that are intended to be used daily and integrated naturally into contemporary life.

Teaware Care

Care
Avoid using a dishwasher or harsh detergents. Rinse with warm water after use and hand wash with a soft sponge when needed.

A note on handmade ceramics
Our artist teaware is handmade and may naturally develop subtle changes in colour and surface with use. This is part of the character and beauty of handmade ceramics. Some pieces have naturally porous clay bodies and may gradually darken in colour over time with regular use. This is a natural characteristic, not a defect, and one that many collectors appreciate.