The Simple Tea Cup by GENYU (艮余)

$75.00

Brand/Artist: GENYU (艮余) by Yu Lei

A quiet ode to everyday rituals, The Simple Tea Cup captures Genyu’s deep respect for modest materials and timeless forms. Compact yet expressive, each 90ml cup is fired at 1250°C and shaped with subtle irregularity that reflects the spontaneity of handmaking. Whether in soft ivory or earthy brown, the finish evokes a weathered warmth—perfect for tea, or a moment of quiet reflection.

Color options:

  • White glaze on porcelain clay

  • Reddish brown with white interior

Each piece comes with an official artist authentication card and is exclusive to Neowave.

Brand/Artist: GENYU (艮余) by Yu Lei

A quiet ode to everyday rituals, The Simple Tea Cup captures Genyu’s deep respect for modest materials and timeless forms. Compact yet expressive, each 90ml cup is fired at 1250°C and shaped with subtle irregularity that reflects the spontaneity of handmaking. Whether in soft ivory or earthy brown, the finish evokes a weathered warmth—perfect for tea, or a moment of quiet reflection.

Color options:

  • White glaze on porcelain clay

  • Reddish brown with white interior

Each piece comes with an official artist authentication card and is exclusive to Neowave.

Color:
 

  • Dimensions: H 1.97 in, L 2.17 in, W 2.17 in

  • Each GENYU piece on Neowave comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist, Yu Lei. Beyond craftsmanship, every work carries a story — of place, process, and personal expression. These handmade ceramics are meant to be lived with, treasured, and passed down—bringing meaning, beauty, and a trace of the artist’s hand into your everyday rituals.

 

GENYU (艮余) & Yu Lei -

The Artist Behind the Craft

GENYU （艮余） is an artistic ceramics brand founded by the contemporary Chinese ceramicist Yu Lei. Born in rural Hunan, Yu Lei’s affinity with pottery began in childhood, playing with mud in the fields. After graduating from Beijing University of Technology with a degree in Art and Design, he moved to Jingdezhen, the historical heart of Chinese ceramics, to master his craft.

In 2017, he established GENYU, later relocating his studio to Hangzhou. Yu Lei’s creations emphasize natural aesthetics and tactile experiences, using mineral-based glazes and expressive sculptural techniques. Each piece preserves subtle, spontaneous marks reflecting its handmade origin, offering collectors refined, high-end pottery that resonates deeply with nature's quiet beauty.

Neowave has collaborated with GENYU (艮余) and artist Yu Lei to exclusively bring his exquisite pottery works to audiences beyond China.

 

Inside the Studio – A Glimpse into Creation

“In every piece of clay, I preserve the quiet, accidental marks left by nature—allowing the earth to speak its own language.”
— Yu Lei