Black & Gold Relief Butterfly Cup & Saucer
AED11,000.00
Short Description
A lavish Baroque-inspired tea set featuring a scalloped flower-rimmed cup with a bulbous waist and high foot, paired with a wave-edged sunflower tray. Adorned with full-work relief butterfly and interlocking scroll motifs, it boasts a striking black-gold contrast with gilded edging—embodying European court opulence and the auspicious symbolism of butterflies.
Appearance & Style
- Elegant Baroque Silhouette: Scalloped flower-rimmed cup with a bulbous waist and high foot, paired with a wave-edged sunflower tray, echoing Baroque grandeur
- Intricate Full-Work Relief Motifs: Handcrafted relief butterfly and interlocking scroll patterns covering the entire cup and tray, showcasing meticulous artistry
- Striking Black-Gold Contrast: Deep black glaze paired with lavish 24K gold gilding, with gilded edging on the rim and tray, and gold accents on the high foot
- European Court & Baroque Aesthetic: Rooted in Baroque luxury and European court style, exuding understated opulence and timeless elegance
- Auspicious Butterfly Symbolism: Butterfly motifs symbolize joy, transformation, and good fortune, adding a layer of cultural meaning
Craftsmanship
- Hand-Thrown & Shaped: Hand-thrown kaolin clay, meticulously trimmed into the scalloped flower-rimmed form, requiring precise craftsmanship
- Relief Carving Technique: Hand-carved relief butterfly and scroll motifs, adding tactile depth and three-dimensional texture
- Dual-Firing Process: Mid-high temperature black glaze firing (1250℃~1300℃) for a durable, deep black finish, followed by low-temperature gold firing (700℃~800℃) to set the gilded details
- Meticulous Gilding: Hand-applied 24K gold detailing, fired at low heat to ensure lasting luster and a luxurious finish
Product Specifications
Material： Jingdezhen kaolin clay, high-temperature black glaze, 24K pure gold gilding, relief carving
Capacity： Cup: 200ml
Dimensions： Cup: Ø8cm × H8cm (W7.5cm); Saucer: Ø15cm × H2~2.5cm
Stock： Only 1 piece available
Limited Edition：Ultra-limited (1 piece), a rare one-of-a-kind collectible
Origin： Jingdezhen, China
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Brand Note
At Crafted Wonders, we revive the opulent art of Baroque porcelain—merging handcrafted relief carving with timeless black-gold luxury to create one-of-a-kind heirloom pieces that carry the grandeur of European court aesthetics, tailored for discerning collectors.
“Primarily created as a collectible and decorative piece.”
