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Choose the botanical Lotus Pond version or the Ruyi motif according to the character you want at the center of your tea table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRu-style ceramic appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pale glaze establishes the restrained color direction of the piece. “Ru-style” describes the ceramic style offered here; the appeal lies in its visible surface and form, which can sit comfortably beside plain or lightly decorated tasting cups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver-wire decoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine silver-wire linework gives the pale ground a more detailed surface. The effect is decorative and should be treated gently during cleaning. 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