Short Description

A masterpiece of Sino-Western fusion tea culture, this two-piece set features a scalloped flower-rimmed cup with a waisted bulbous body and Ruyi scroll-shaped handle, paired with a 15cm wave-edged scalloped tray. Adorned with hand-painted interlocking peony motifs in classic underglaze blue, it embodies literati elegance and timeless Oriental charm—crafted with rigorous dual high-temperature firings and water-division master craftsmanship, making it a premium collectible for daily use and gifting.

Appearance & Style

• Elegant Western-Style Silhouette: Scalloped flower-rimmed cup with waisted bulbous body, paired with a delicate Ruyi scroll-shaped irregular handle and wave-edged scalloped tray, perfectly blending Chinese porcelain aesthetics with Western coffee/tea cup practicality
• Full-Work Peony Motifs: Intricately hand-painted blue and white interlocking peony patterns (symbolizing "wealth and honor") covering the cup and saucer, with gongbi brushwork for lifelike floral details
• Timeless Blue-White Contrast: Pristine white porcelain body paired with rich, vivid underglaze blue, creating a harmonious, elegant visual balance that transcends trends
• Ming & Qing Literati Elegance: Rooted in classic Ming and Qing blue and white porcelain style, fused with British afternoon tea cup design, representing "Oriental porcelain charm + literati poetic elegance"
• Auspicious Symbolism: Peony motifs symbolize "prosperity and noble honor", making it an ideal gift for celebrations, business gifting, and daily elegance

Craftsmanship

• Hand-Thrown & Precision Trimming: Jingdezhen kaolin clay is hand-thrown into the waisted cup form, meticulously trimmed into a scalloped flower-rimmed shape and Ruyi scroll-shaped handle. The raw clay body undergoes 1280℃ high-temperature bisque firing to form a dense, luminous white porcelain base with a jade-like, smooth texture
• Underglaze Blue Water-Division Hand-Painting: Master artisans use hair-thin brushes to hand-paint interlocking peony and scroll patterns on the bisque-fired base. The iconic "water-division" technique is applied with 3–5 layers of gradient cobalt blue shading, creating distinct layers and lifelike texture for the peony blooms and foliage
• High-Temperature Glaze Firing: After hand-painting, the entire cup and saucer are coated with a transparent glaze, followed by a second high-temperature firing at 1300℃. This permanent glaze layer locks the cobalt pigment underneath, resulting in scratch-resistant, fade-proof, and food-safe color that retains its clarity for centuries
• Dual-Firing Process: The entire craft undergoes 2 rigorous high-temperature kiln firings (bisque firing + glaze firing), replicating the exacting standards of Ming and Qing imperial kilns
• Low Yield Rate: The final yield rate is only 20%~25%, as the delicate hand-painting and high-temperature firing demand extreme precision, making each piece a rare and valuable collectible

Product Specifications

Material：Jingdezhen kaolin clay, underglaze blue cobalt pigment

Capacity：Approx. 220ml

Dimensions：Cup: Ø7.5~8cm × H8~8.5cm (Base Width 4cm, Body Width 7.5cm); Saucer: Ø15cm × H2.5cm

Origin：Jingdezhen, China