{"product_id":"antique-staple-repaired-chinese-yixing-tea-cup","title":"Antique Staple Repaired Chinese Yixing Tea Cup","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Times New Roman, serif\" style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eStaple repair, an ancient Chinese method, involves drilling small holes on either side of a pottery crack and inserting metal staples to hold the fragments together. This practical technique restored functionality while showcasing the artisan's skill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Times New Roman, serif\" style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eRecently, staple repair has gained appreciation for its raw, industrial aesthetic and alignment with wabi-sabi—the beauty of imperfection. Once seen as flaws, visible staples now symbolize resilience and the enduring value of cherished objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Times New Roman, serif\" style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-product__sku\" itemprop=\"sku\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Repair Cup - 5 Staples\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-product__sku\" itemprop=\"sku\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor:\u003c\/b\u003e Red\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e Early 20th century \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTop: \u003c\/strong\u003e6.6 cm, \u003cstrong\u003eHigh:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.9 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/b\u003e  85ml (2.87 oz)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Good antique condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Repair Cup - 6 Staples\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor:\u003c\/b\u003e Red\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e Early 20th century \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTop: \u003c\/strong\u003e6.6 cm, \u003cstrong\u003eHigh:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.9 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/b\u003e  85ml (2.87 oz)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Good antique condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-product__sku\" itemprop=\"sku\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-product__sku\" itemprop=\"sku\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Repair Cup - 3 Staples\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor:\u003c\/b\u003e Red\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e Early 20th century \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTop: \u003c\/strong\u003e6.6 cm, \u003cstrong\u003eHigh:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.9 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/b\u003e  85ml (2.87 oz)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Good antique condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Chinese Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"1. Repair Cup - 5 Staples","offer_id":48471220093145,"sku":"CUP-Staple-5","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2. Repair Cup - 6 Staples","offer_id":48471220125913,"sku":"CUP-Staple-6","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3. Repair Cup -  3 Staples","offer_id":48471220158681,"sku":"CUP-Staple-3","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A set of Three Repair Cups","offer_id":48717090259161,"sku":"CUP-Staple-set 3","price":254.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1167\/2399\/files\/RPP_Staple_Cup_front_a.jpg?v=1774863305","url":"https:\/\/thechineseteashop.com\/products\/antique-staple-repaired-chinese-yixing-tea-cup","provider":"The Chinese Tea Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}