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Imperial Memories | White Porcelain Round Set · Arc of Ceremony

Every lift of the cup is a conscious entry into ceremony

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The Imperial Memories Round Set is among the earliest and most defining works of NewChi Porcelain. The layered arcs of cup and saucer pay homage to the column forms of Eastern temple architecture, while the flat blade handle guides a specific grip — thumb and forefinger pinching lightly, the middle finger tracing the arc below — transmitting a quiet gravity from hand to mind. Whether for tea or coffee, this set turns the daily act of drinking into something deliberate.

Designed by Taiwanese artist Heinrich Wang

Designed by contemporary white porcelain artist Heinrich Wang, each piece brings Eastern philosophy into contemporary form.

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Reflections on life, given form as objects — a modern aesthetic with a Zen sensibility.

Pure White Porcelain with Clear Glaze | Handmade

A clear glaze reveals the purest white of the fired porcelain body.

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Only hands can pass on the warmth of the hand. Every NewChi piece is handmade, taking on the most demanding challenges of porcelain craft.

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Suited to important celebrations, wishes for elders, corporate gifts and art collections. For a handwritten greeting card, please add your message in the order notes at checkout.

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Why This Set

The arc is a technical breakthrough, not a decoration. White porcelain shrinks and warps during high-temperature firing — the layered arc structure of the round cup pushed the boundaries of what traditional craft considered possible. These lines exist because Heinrich Wang spent two years making them stand.
The blade handle guides how you hold it. The flat, wing-like handle is designed to produce a specific gesture: thumb and forefinger pinching lightly at the sides, the middle finger resting along the lower arc. This grip sends a quiet gravity from fingertip to mind. It is not a coincidence. It is a design decision.
The saucer has a seat. The cup must be returned to it. Each Imperial Memories saucer is designed with a precise seat for its cup — not a flat surface the cup happens to rest on, but a position it belongs to. Lifting is conscious. Returning is ceremonious. The ritual is complete only when the cup is back where it belongs.
The rising platform — a stage for the act of drinking. The layered structure of cup on saucer builds upward like temple steps, presiding over the moment of drinking with quiet formality. Setting the cup back down is the closing gesture of a private ceremony.
Gloss and matte — two moods, one design. The gloss finish reflects light, making the geometry crisp and contemporary. The matte finish absorbs light, giving the surface a warmer, more contemplative presence. Same form, two entirely different atmospheres.

王俠軍的《帝國記憶》設計隨筆

Usage Scenarios

Morning ritual
A cup of tea or coffee held in the deliberate grip of Imperial Memories — the act of lifting slows you down before the day begins. The saucer waits for the cup to return.
Afternoon tea or tasting
The round arc language suits a formal or semi-formal tea setting. Paired with the Imperial Memories teapot, the table holds a single, unified visual vocabulary.
Receiving guests
Presenting Imperial Memories to an important guest says something before a word is spoken. The care of the object communicates the weight of the occasion.

Inspiration | Reading Life's Philosophy in the Language of Objects

The blade handle of the Imperial Memories cup is its most recognized element — a thin flat form extending from the cup body, suspended in the air. In white porcelain, this is among the most technically demanding structures to achieve: the wet clay body has no structural strength, and the high-temperature kiln softens the porcelain before it vitrifies. Every finished handle represents a precisely calculated prediction of shrinkage and deformation — resolved before the clay enters the kiln.

The arc layers of the cup body are not evenly spaced. Their intervals are calibrated by visual weight rather than mathematical equal division, so that the proportions read as stable when the set is at rest and as dynamic when the cup is lifted.

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Design Concept

The Imperial Memories Round Cup and Saucer Set is the work that began everything at NewChi Porcelain. After three years of visiting over a hundred porcelain factories across Asia and Europe — every one of which refused to produce his designs — Heinrich Wang built his own workshop and spent two further years in research and development before a complete, uncompromised piece could be fired. The layered arc handle, the wide flat surfaces, the precise saucer seat: all were considered technically impossible before Wang resolved them one by one. Each piece in the Imperial Memories series is not only a functional object but a record of that resolution.

The saucer's cup seat is designed to receive the cup at a specific position and angle. Returning the cup to its seat after each sip is a built-in gesture — a small, unhurried act of respect toward the object and toward the ritual of drinking itself.

Usage Scenarios

Solo Coffee Moments｜Savor a quiet morning or reflective evening with a piece that centers the mind and uplifts the spirit.

Artful Home Display｜Ideal for your reading nook, tea table, or gallery shelf—blending function with sculptural beauty.

Ceremonial Gift Giving｜A refined and unique choice for retirement gifts, boss appreciation, or cultural wedding gifts.

Who It's For

Givers of Luxury Gifts: Perfect for commemorating promotions, housewarmings, or life milestones with refined and meaningful gifts.
Aesthetic Home Curators: Elevate your living space with artful pieces that embody minimalism and cultural soul.
Art Collectors & Connoisseurs: For those who collect limited-edition, culturally significant modern porcelain for collectors.

Dimensions

Cup: Ø 8.9 × H 7.7 cm
Saucer: Ø 8.9 × H 7.7 cm

"The way the hand holds the cup — thumb and forefinger pinching lightly, the middle finger tracing the arc below — sends a quiet gravity from fingertip to mind. The careful return of the cup to its seat, the way solid meets hollow: everything in this set is arranged so that the person drinking enters the ceremony with full presence."
— Heinrich Wang

About the Artist | Heinrich Wang

Heinrich Wang, founder of NewChi Porcelain and of Tittot, is one of Taiwan's most representative contemporary artists in white porcelain and glass. He brings philosophy and poetry into the design of objects; his work has been exhibited at the National Museum of History in Taiwan, the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute and the Triennale di Milano, and is held in collections in Taiwan and abroad. Each piece is personally overseen by Heinrich Wang, bringing together artistry, culture and everyday use.

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