LYART Warrior Statue Tea Pet Ornament

A tea pet is a traditional Chinese tea ceremony accessory that sits on your tea tray and gets 'fed' tea throughout your tea sessions. This warrior figurine works beautifully for that purpose—you simply place it on your tea table and pour leftover tea over it during your tea ritual. The matte porcelain develops a rich patina over time. That said, many buyers use it purely as decor since it's so gorgeous—it works great as a shelf decoration, office desk accent, or even as an incense holder.

Yes, this is delicate—the swords are the vulnerable point. Several buyers mentioned swords arriving broken or fitting loosely in the hands. The ceramic itself is solid and has a nice weight to it, but those thin sword pieces can snap during shipping or if dropped. If you receive it with broken swords, contact the seller for replacement. One clever buyer fixed loose swords by wrapping a tiny bit of teflon tape around the handles for a snugger fit. Just handle it gently and it should be fine for display.

It's roughly 3-4 inches tall (dimensions match the product description accurately according to buyers). The finish is a smooth matte porcelain with really nice detailing—reviewers describe it as 'whimsical' and 'cool' with good craftsmanship. Multiple people mentioned the product photos are accurate, so what you see is what you get. It has a substantial, solid feel despite being delicate ceramic. The aesthetic leans more cute and stylized than realistic, which is part of its charm.

It works for both! For beginners, it's perfect—inexpensive, simple to use (just place and enjoy), and a fun introduction to tea ceremony accessories without needing special knowledge. For enthusiasts, it offers quality materials and detailed design that fits nicely into a more sophisticated tea setup. Several collectors mentioned wanting to buy more or adding it to their Japanese culture displays. You don't need to be a tea expert to appreciate a gorgeous little warrior statue on your desk.

The packaging is generally excellent—multiple reviewers specifically praised how well-protected it arrived. However, because the swords are so delicate, a few buyers still received broken pieces despite good packaging. It's a bit of a gamble with any fragile ceramic item shipped long-distance. Most arrive perfectly fine, but inspect it immediately when it arrives and reach out to the seller if anything's broken. The company seems responsive to replacement requests.