Echoes of the Sea ｜A Listening Vessel to the Sea’s Embrace｜Cup and Saucer Set

Hold the wave. Hear the sea.

Echoes of the Sea is a white porcelain cup and saucer set inspired by the port city of Kaohsiung — where the ocean is not a backdrop but a presence. The cup handle is a wave caught mid-curl, its form simultaneously a cresting billow and a listening ear. The figure-eight saucer is the surface of the sea at rest: one side for the cup, one side for a sweet or a spoon, giving each drink its own quiet order.

Regular price: $5,620.00 TWD
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Contemporary White Porcelain Craft · Fired at 1300°C

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Designed by Taiwanese artist Heinrich Wang

Designed by contemporary white porcelain artist Heinrich Wang, each piece embodies Eastern philosophy and contemporary form.

Transforming life philosophy into functional art, conveying a Zen-inspired modern aesthetic.

Transparent-glazed pure white porcelain | Hand crafted

Crafted with a transparent glaze technique, revealing the pure beauty of porcelain’s natural white after firing.

Only human hands can convey their warmth — every NewChi Porcelain piece is handmade, embracing the challenges of fine porcelain craftsmanship.

Gift Box & All-Occasion Card

Perfect for important festivals, greetings to elders, corporate gifting, and art collections — conveying taste and blessings. If you would like a handwritten all-occasion card, please note your request in the remarks field at checkout.

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海洋Echoes of the Sea 杯耳細節特寫，浪花線條化為傾聽海洋的耳朵

Why This Piece

• A Cup that Listens｜Waveform & Ear-shaped Handle

The flowing cup handle mimics a curling wave and an open ear, suggesting receptivity and emotional presence. It embodies the act of listening—to nature, to others, to oneself.

• A Plate of Stillness｜Figure-Eight Balance

Echoing the still sea, the plate’s soft curvature forms an elegant 8-shape—a symbol of harmony and infinity. The dual-surface layout offers both composure and function, enriching the drinking experience with natural symmetry.

• Born of the Coast｜Kaohsiung’s Soul in Porcelain

With a spirited yet serene form, Echo of the Sea pays tribute to Kaohsiung—its cultural openness and untamed energy. The piece captures a city’s essence: dynamic yet grounded, full of passion and grace.

Usage Scenarios｜使用情境

A solitary moment — listening inward
One person, one cup, a quiet corner. The wave handle gives the act of drinking alone a quality of ceremony. No ocean view required — just a cup of coffee or tea, and the willingness to be still for a moment.
Tea or coffee with good friend
The figure-eight saucer gives two cups their own natural territory on the table, with room for something sweet on the side. The generous spirit of the ocean sets the tone — unhurried, open, at ease.
On the desk or at the entrance — always present
When not in use, the wave handle silhouette reads as a small white porcelain sculpture — worth looking at on its own terms. On a desk or at the entrance, it carries the spirit of the open ocean into whatever space it occupies.

海洋Echoes of the Sea 白瓷杯盤映照海景，展現港都海洋文化的設計靈感

Design Detail

The design logic of Echoes of the Sea is a dialogue between motion and stillness — the cup is the moving element, its wave handle carrying the energy of a breaking swell; the saucer is the still element, its figure-eight surface as calm as open water. Placed together on a table, the two create the conversation of shoreline and sea: one always in motion, one always receiving.

The cup proportions are calibrated so that the color of coffee or tea against the white porcelain interior is clear and vivid — the white surface makes the liquid's depth and tone more visible, giving the visual experience of drinking its own quality of attention.

Product Detail

Design Concept

Oceanic is a contemporary porcelain set that captures the rhythm of waves and the poetics of listening. Inspired by the port city of Kaohsiung in Taiwan, this cup and plate ensemble evokes the pulse of crashing tides and the silent strength of the sea breeze. The cup handle resembles a surging crest and a listening ear—an invitation to “hear the ocean” with every thoughtful sip.

Designed for contemplative solo use or elegant hospitality, the plate’s tranquil surface symbolizes calm waters. Its figure-eight shape creates a natural duality: one side for the cup, the other for a tea bag, sweet, or spoon. This piece brings both aesthetic poetry and practical rhythm to tea or coffee rituals.

Occasions or Usage

Personal use · Stillness by the window

Sit quietly, let the sea find its way in. One person, one cup — savoring the rhythm of life at its own pace.

Everyday space aesthetics

Place it at the entrance, on the desk, in the reading corner, or on a side table. Equally at home as a daily object and as a visual presence worth returning to.

A gift worth giving

A living object with cultural meaning and an artistic form — well suited as a celebratory gift or a housewarming gesture.

Ideal For

• Nature-inspired aesthetes seeking a poetic connection between material and meaning

• Design-forward collectors who curate objects as art and narrative

• Tea and coffee connoisseurs who value thoughtful craftsmanship in every detail

Dimension

Cup：11.4 × 9.2 × 6.8 cm
Plate： 19.7 × 12 × 1.2 cm

“The ear echoes the majesty of ocean waves—
infusing every sip with the taste of motion and memory.”
— Heinrich Wang

About the Artist | Heinrich Wang

Heinrich Wang, founder of NewChi Porcelain and Tittot, is one of Taiwan’s most representative contemporary artists in white porcelain and liuli glass. Renowned for infusing philosophy and poetry into object design, his works have been exhibited at the National Museum of History in Taiwan, the Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute, and the Triennale di Milano, earning recognition from collectors worldwide. Every porcelain piece is personally overseen by Wang, offering an aesthetic choice that unites artistry, cultural depth, and practical function.

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FAQs

Why does the handle of Echoes of the Sea look like an ear?

Echoes of the Sea fuses two images in a single form — the breaking wave and the listening ear. The handle is not only the motion of the ocean captured in porcelain; it also carries the intention of listening: to nature, to the people around us, and to the quieter voice within.

What is the purpose of the figure-eight saucer?

The figure-eight saucer serves two purposes simultaneously. Practically, the shape divides naturally into two areas — the larger side holds the cup, the smaller side provides a dedicated space for a tea bag, a sweet, a sugar packet, or a spoon. This gives the drinking surface its own order without requiring a separate small dish. Symbolically, the figure-eight echoes the mathematical symbol for infinity (∞) — the endless cycle of tides, the ocean that never stops arriving. Each time you sit down with Echoes of the Sea, the saucer is already telling you that this moment is part of something that continues.

What occasions is Echoes of the Sea appropriate for as a gift?

The imagery of Echoes of the Sea — listening, openness, the generosity of the ocean — translates naturally into several gifting occasions. Housewarming: bringing the expansive spirit of the ocean into a new living space. Birthday: the act of listening is itself a gift, and this piece carries that intention in its form. Corporate relationship gifts: the spirit of Kaohsiung's port — open, inclusive, facing outward — is an apt wish for any business relationship worth cultivating. Ships in a gift box, ready to present.

Gift Wrapping

Each NewChi Porcelain piece comes with an elegantly designed gift box.

From the moment it is opened, it conveys your thoughtfulness and refined taste.

Whether it’s a housewarming gift, a wedding present, or a gesture of appreciation for someone important, it expresses warmth and emotion beyond words.

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