{"product_id":"white-porcelain-pythagorean-cup-백자-계영배","title":"White Porcelain Turtle-Shaped Sobriety Cup – A Sculptural Vessel of Moderation and Grace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Where wisdom flows in silence, and balance is preserved by design.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis extraordinary turtle-shaped vessel is more than a functional object—it is a philosophical sculpture in porcelain. Crafted in the tradition of the Gyeongbae (계영배), or “sobriety cup,” it is designed to empty itself when filled beyond a certain point, serving as a quiet but powerful lesson in moderation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormed from lustrous white porcelain, the cup rests upon the back of a turtle—an age-old Korean symbol of longevity, patience, and enduring strength. The turtle’s softly rounded body contrasts beautifully with the angular precision of the bowl it carries, harmonising whimsy with wisdom. A subtle channel runs through the cup’s interior, enabling the ancient mechanism to function: if one pours too generously, the contents escape through a hidden siphon, leaving nothing behind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuch objects were traditionally used during scholarly or official gatherings to symbolise the dangers of greed and the virtue of humility. But beyond its functionality, this piece is a poetic meditation rendered in clay—an invitation to pause, reflect, and cherish simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether displayed as a conversation-starting art object or used in ceremonial practice, this sobriety cup connects you with centuries of Korean philosophical thought and craftsmanship. Each piece is individually handmade by a skilled artisan, imbuing it with quiet life and intention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15*12(height) cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artinko.com\/blogs\/korean-culture\/about-white-porcelain\" title=\"About white porcelain in artinko.com\"\u003eAbout White Porcelain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Porcelains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45730099069159,"sku":"","price":305.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0100\/1191\/files\/ACC8A51A-B19B-4B7B-AC84-474289105F9E.jpg?v=1709171439","url":"https:\/\/www.artinko.com\/fr-gb\/products\/white-porcelain-pythagorean-cup-%eb%b0%b1%ec%9e%90-%ea%b3%84%ec%98%81%eb%b0%b0","provider":"ArtinKo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}