Short Description

A rare revival of black-ground thousand-flower porcelain, this British afternoon tea cup set features a waisted bulbous body, low foot, and C-shaped gilded handle. Adorned with hand-painted peony, hibiscus, chrysanthemum, and other floral motifs densely laid over deep black glaze, it embodies "a hundred flowers blooming, wealth and prosperity"—a luxurious imperial-style piece crafted with 3-4 kiln firings for enduring opulence.

Appearance & Style

• Classic British Afternoon Tea Cup Form: Waisted bulbous silhouette with low foot, paired with a C-shaped gilded curved handle, blending Eastern craft and Western tea culture
• Full-Work Thousand Flower Motifs: Densely hand-painted peony, hibiscus, chrysanthemum, and other blooms, covering the cup and saucer in a lavish, intricate tapestry
• Opulent Black-Gold Aesthetic: Deep black/wujin glaze paired with vibrant famille rose and 24K pure gold gilding, accented by gold-rimmed edges and light blue saucer borders
• Imperial Luxury Style: Fusion of famille rose and enamel craft, exuding regal opulence and courtly understated luxury
• Auspicious Symbolism: Thousand-flower theme represents "a hundred flowers blooming, wealth and prosperity"

Craftsmanship

• Black Ground + Famille Rose Technique: Multiple low-temperature overglaze firing (700℃~850℃) to set vivid floral patterns
• Low-Temperature Gold Fixing: 600℃~700℃ low-temperature firing to secure 24K pure gold gilding, ensuring lasting luster
• Multi-Firing Process: 3~4 kiln firings in total, reflecting the meticulous complexity of this rare craft
• Scarcity: Rare black-ground thousand-flower style, a highly sought-after collectible for connoisseurs

Product Specifications

     Material：       Jingdezhen kaolin clay, black/wujin glaze, overglaze famille rose, 24K pure gold gilding

    Capacity：      Cup: 230ml

    Dimensions：Cup: Ø9cm × H7cm (W7.5cm); Saucer: Ø14cm × H2cm

    Weight：         Approx. 0.82kg (complete set)

    Origin：           Jingdezhen, China