{"product_id":"zen-medium-sensory-coffee-cup","title":"ZEN – Medium Sensory Coffee Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003eZen is an artisan ceramic Coffee Sensory Cup from CCCLAY’s The Selection collection. The only design in the collection inspired by traditional Chinese black-and-white ink painting, it combines that visual language with a patchwork-inspired arrangement of glaze. Approximately four to five hand-applied layers create depth and a raised, tactile surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArtistry and Glazing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZen brings the expressive contrasts of Chinese ink painting into dialogue with the pieced compositions of Western patchwork. Areas of glaze are arranged like fragments within a larger composition, allowing black and white, shape and texture to find their own balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on a foundation in oil painting, the artist builds the glazed surface layer by layer. The patchwork effect is created through the arrangement of glaze on the ceramic surface, while variations in application give the composition a tangible sense of relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese influences meet in a piece with a quiet, distinctive atmosphere. It invites close attention to the relationships between its parts, and to the small differences that make each cup individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnhurried daily coffee rituals, specialty coffee tasting, and thoughtful gifts for those who appreciate Chinese ink painting, patchwork design and contemporary ceramic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: CCCLAY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: The Selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct type: Coffee Sensory Cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Glazed ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign inspiration: Traditional Chinese black-and-white ink painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlaze composition: A collage-like arrangement inspired by Western patchwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlazing technique: Approximately 4–5 layers, applied by hand using an approach informed by oil painting\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface: Layered glaze with raised, tactile texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual character: Variations in glaze placement, tonal transitions and surface relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean gently with a soft sponge and dry with a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive pads and scouring powders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CCCLAY","offers":[{"title":"150 ml","offer_id":51079434797195,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/9207\/1051\/files\/GlazedCeramicTumbleronLightGrey.png?v=1793978902","url":"https:\/\/ccclaycoffee.com\/products\/zen-medium-sensory-coffee-cup","provider":"CCCLAY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}