Short Description

A lavish fusion of Qing Dynasty imperial apple green (pine green) glaze and famille rose craft, this waisted bulbous (apple zun-shaped) cup (H9cm × Max Width 9cm) features a flared rim (6~6.5cm diameter) and elegant angular handle. Adorned with hand-painted famille rose colorful floral scroll motifs (symbolizing "endless prosperity and good fortune"), it embodies "courtly luxury and timeless elegance"—crafted with rigorous multi-step firing and hair-thin brushwork, making it a museum-grade collectible for daily tea/coffee enjoyment and gifting.

Appearance & Style

• Elegant Silhouette: Soft waisted bulbous (apple zun) body (H9cm × Max Width 9cm), flared rim (6~6.5cm diameter), paired with a delicate angular handle—blending courtly grace and ergonomic daily use

• Full-Work Floral Scroll Motifs: Intricately hand-painted famille rose colorful floral scroll patterns (symbolizing "endless prosperity and good fortune") covering the cup body, with delicate petal, leaf, and scroll details rendered in gongbi brushwork

• Luminous Apple Green Glaze: Smooth, glossy apple green glaze base that amplifies the vibrant pastel hues, paired with intricate red-blue geometric border (回纹 + 卷草纹) and 24K pure gold gilding on the rim and handle for a touch of imperial luxury

• Qing Imperial Court Aesthetic: Fusion of apple green glaze (imperial enamel) craft and Western cup design, embodying timeless Oriental opulence and understated courtly elegance

• Auspicious Symbolism: Floral scroll motifs represent "wealth filling the hall, noble honor and endless good fortune"—ideal for wedding, housewarming, and celebratory gifting

Craftsmanship

• Hand-Thrown & High-Temperature Bisque Firing: Jingdezhen kaolin clay is hand-thrown into the waisted bulbous form, meticulously trimmed to the 6cm rim, 9cm height, and 9cm max width. The raw clay undergoes 1280℃ high-temperature bisque firing to form a dense, jade-like white porcelain base with a smooth, luminous finish

• High-Temperature Apple Green Glaze Firing: After bisque firing, a uniform apple green glaze is applied to the entire outer surface, followed by a second high-temperature firing at 1300℃ to create a durable, glossy light green glaze layer

• Famille Rose Hand-Painting & Gradient Shading: Master artisans use hair-thin brushes to hand-paint floral scroll, border, and handle motifs. The color separation & layered dyeing technique is applied, with 3–5 layers of subtle shading to render lifelike petal veins, leaf texture, and scroll details

• 4-Step Firing Process: After painting, the cup undergoes 2 separate low-temperature firings at 780℃~820℃ to set the famille rose pigments. This is followed by hand-applied 24K pure gold gilding on the rim, handle, and border, then a third low-temperature firing at 600℃~700℃ to secure the gilding. A final quality-control firing ensures all layers are locked permanently, resulting in fade-resistant, scratch-resistant color and luster

• Low Yield Rate: The ultra-fine hand-painting and multi-temperature firing demand extreme precision, resulting in a final yield rate of only 25%~30%—each piece is a rare, handcrafted collectible

Product Specifications

     Material：          Jingdezhen kaolin clay, high-temperature apple green glaze, overglaze famille rose pigments, 24K pure gold rim & handle     Dimensions：   Cup: Ø6~6.5cm × H9cm; Max Width 9cm     Weight：            Approx. 0.35kg     Origin：              Jingdezhen, China