Dunhuang Flying Apsaras Ceramic Tea Saucer – Relief Carved

A round Dunhuang Flying Apsaras tea saucer in relief-carved ceramic — a small piece of the Mogao Caves for your tea table or desk.

Craft & Materials

Shaped and relief-carved in ceramic, this round saucer carries the feitian — the ribboned flying apsaras of the Dunhuang murals — in low relief. The carving gives the motif depth and shadow, so the dancers seem to move as the light changes.

Size & Use

• A round saucer sized to rest a tea cup or gaiwan on
• Use as: a cup rest during gongfu tea, a small incense holder, or a desktop ornament
• Pairs with: the matching Dunhuang ceramic tea tray for a complete set

Care

• Wipe clean with a soft, damp cloth
• Hand wash gently to protect the relief carving
• Avoid abrasive scrubbers

About the Dunhuang Motif

The feitian — or flying apsaras — are the celestial dancers of the Dunhuang murals, painted for over a thousand years along the Silk Road. Their ribbons and gestures have become a symbol of flight, music, and the meeting of cultures.

Rest your cup on the saucer, or gather the whole Dunhuang set for the tea table.