{"product_id":"dunhuang-flying-apsaras-ceramic-tea-tray","title":"Dunhuang Flying Apsaras Ceramic Tea Tray – Bamboo Base","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Dunhuang Flying Apsaras tea tray for dry-brewing gongfu tea — a ceramic tray set on a heavy bamboo base, carved with the swirling feitian figures of the Mogao Caves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCraft \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tea surface is ceramic, decorated with the Dunhuang Flying Apsaras motif — the ribboned celestial dancers who scatter flowers and play instruments across the walls of the Mogao Caves. The tray sits on a heavy bamboo base (zhong zhu), a dense, reconstituted bamboo that keeps the tray stable, protects the table, and won't warp with use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSize \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for dry brewing (gan pao): a flat tray without a water reservoir, for a tidy, minimalist tea table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds a teapot or gaiwan and a few cups for a small session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest for: gongfu tea, oolong, pu-erh, or any slow tea ritual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs with: the matching \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/changnanobjects.com\/products\/dunhuang-flying-apsaras-ceramic-tea-saucer\"\u003eDunhuang relief tea saucer\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the ceramic surface with a soft, damp cloth after use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the bamboo base dry; avoid soaking it in water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from direct heat and prolonged sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Dunhuang Motif\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the tray for the tea table, and add the matching relief saucer to complete the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Changnan Objects","offers":[{"title":"Ceramic","offer_id":48372254081230,"sku":null,"price":98.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/9451\/2334\/files\/465b07599e8de4281404c88707d857d0.jpg?v=1789560113","url":"https:\/\/changnanobjects.com\/products\/dunhuang-flying-apsaras-ceramic-tea-tray","provider":"Changnan Objects","version":"1.0","type":"link"}