Lapis Lazuli Auspicious Cloud Tea Rest

| Dimensions | 90mm (L) x 28mm (W) x 48mm (H) - A Buddhist saying goes, "May my future self, upon attaining enlightenment, have a body like lapis lazuli, clear and bright within and without." Lapis lazuli, one of the seven treasures of Buddhism since ancient times, possesses an ethereal quality, like a hazy moon or clear ice, as light penetrates and reflects through it. Its translucence, luster, clarity, and purity embody people's beautiful wishes and make it exceptionally suitable for enjoying tea during summer tea ceremonies. | Craftsmanship | Lost-wax casting for lapis lazuli is a form of investment casting, an ancient casting technique. It is handcrafted using traditional bronze lost-wax casting methods. Crystal lapis lazuli mother stones are melted in kilns exceeding 1000°C and naturally flow and coalesce. Through more than ten intricate manual processes of refinement and polishing, it is transformed into exquisite and magnificent lapis lazuli, with a beauty that seems naturally formed. Its colors exhibit flowing, iridescent patterns, appearing crystal clear. | About the Color | The colors are achieved by placing and arranging hand-mixed ingredients into molds. Each color pigment for the crystal is manually measured and placed. During the firing process, the solid raw materials gradually liquefy and then flow into every corner of the plaster mold. The flow patterns and paths of the molten material cannot be controlled by hand, resulting in unique colors and internal characteristics for each lapis lazuli piece. | Gentle Reminder | 1. All products are photographed in kind. However, due to objective reasons such as the camera, photographic environment, and computer monitor settings, there may be slight color differences in the images. This is a normal phenomenon and not a quality issue, so please feel at ease when purchasing. 2. Bubbles are the "breathing" of the fused glass, a characteristic of the manufacturing process, and are considered normal, not defects. If this is a concern, please refrain from ordering.