Short Description

A masterpiece of Qing Dynasty imperial blue and white porcelain craft, this 2-piece art porcelain set includes a round plum-blossom tea cup (Ø9cm × H6cm) and a matching round saucer (Ø15cm × H2.5cm). Adorned with hand-painted blue and white plum blossom motifs (symbolizing "purity, resilience and good fortune"), it embodies "Oriental literati elegance and timeless refinement"—crafted with rigorous multi-step firing and meticulous brushwork, making it a museum-grade collectible for art appreciation and elegant display.

Appearance & Style

• Elegant Cup Silhouette: Round, plump body (H6cm × Width 10cm), straight rim (Ø9cm diameter), low foot (Base Width 4cm), paired with a delicate curved handle—blending Chinese literati grace and ergonomic comfort
• Round Saucer: Classic round saucer (Ø15cm × H2.5cm) with recessed center for stable cup placement, mirroring the cup’s intricate blue and white plum blossom decoration
• Luminous White Porcelain: Smooth, translucent white porcelain base that amplifies the vivid cobalt blue plum blossom hues, creating a striking contrast of pure white and deep blue
• Qing Literati Aesthetic: Fusion of traditional Chinese blue and white underglaze craft and classic literati plum blossom painting, embodying timeless Oriental charm and understated refinement
• Auspicious Symbolism: Plum blossom motifs represent "purity, resilience, perseverance and five blessings (longevity, wealth, health, virtue, and a peaceful end)"—ideal for wedding, housewarming, and high-end gifting

Craftsmanship

• Hand-Thrown & High-Temperature Bisque Firing: Jingdezhen kaolin clay is hand-thrown into the cup and saucer forms, meticulously trimmed to the 9cm rim and 15cm saucer diameter. 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 Glaze Firing: After bisque firing, a transparent glaze is applied to the entire outer surface, followed by a second high-temperature firing at 1300℃ to create a durable, glossy glaze layer
• Blue and White Hand-Painting & Water-Dividing Technique: Master artisans use hair-thin brushes to hand-paint plum blossom, branch and bud motifs. The water-dividing (分水) technique is applied, with 3–5 layers of subtle blue shading to render lifelike petal veins and branch texture
• 3-Step Firing Process: After painting, the set undergoes high-temperature underglaze firing at 1300℃ to lock the cobalt blue pigments permanently. A final quality-control firing ensures all layers are fused securely, resulting in fade-resistant, scratch-resistant color and luster
• Low Yield Rate: The ultra-fine hand-painting and high-temperature firing demand extreme precision, resulting in a final yield rate of only 25%~30%—each set is a rare, handcrafted collectible art piece

Product Specifications

Cup：Ø9cm (Rim) × H6cm; Width 10cm; Base Width 4cm

Saucer：Ø15cm × H2.5cm

Material：Jingdezhen kaolin clay, high-temperature transparent glaze, underglaze cobalt blue pigments

Capacity：Approx. 200m

Use Case：Art collection, elegant display, high-end gifting

Origin：Jingdezhen, China