Short Description

A masterpiece of modern famille rose craft, this 2-piece art porcelain set includes a scalloped-rim (Kui-kou) tea cup (Ø8cm × H8cm) and a matching lobed rim saucer (Ø14cm × H2cm). Adorned with hand-painted famille rose cat and wisteria motifs (symbolizing "vitality, good fortune and noble longevity"), it embodies "Oriental literati elegance and natural charm"—crafted with meticulous hand-painting and multi-step firing, making it a museum-grade collectible for art appreciation and elegant display.

Appearance & Style

• Elegant Cup Silhouette: Scalloped-rim (Kui-kou), waisted compact body (H8cm × Width 8cm), straight rim (Ø8cm diameter), paired with a delicate ruyi-shaped curved handle—blending Chinese literati grace and ergonomic comfort
• Lobed Rim Saucer: Matching scalloped-rim (Kui-kou) saucer (Ø14cm × H2cm) with recessed center for stable cup placement, mirroring the cup’s intricate famille rose cat and wisteria decoration
• Luminous White Porcelain: Smooth, translucent white porcelain base that amplifies the soft pastel hues of pink wisteria, lush green leaves and lifelike cat motifs, creating a fresh, elegant and tranquil visual contrast
• Literati & Imperial Aesthetic: Fusion of traditional Chinese famille rose craft and classic literati flower-and-animal painting, embodying timeless Oriental charm and understated refinement
• Auspicious Symbolism: Cats represent "vitality, agility and wealth (prosperity)"; wisteria symbolizes "purple qi eastward, longevity and endless blessings"—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 8cm rim and 14cm 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
• Famille Rose Hand-Painting & Layered Dyeing: Master artisans use hair-thin brushes to hand-paint cat, wisteria, foliage and scenery motifs. The color separation & layered dyeing technique is applied, with 3–5 layers of subtle shading to render lifelike fur texture, petal veins and water ripple details
• 3-Step Firing Process: After painting, the set undergoes 2 separate low-temperature firings at 780℃~820℃ to set the famille rose pigments. 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 set is a rare, handcrafted collectible art piece

Product Specifications

Cup：         Ø8cm (Rim) × H8cm; Width 8cm

Saucer：   Ø14cm × H2cm

Material：Jingdezhen kaolin clay, high-temperature transparent glaze, overglaze famille rose pigments

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

Origin：    Jingdezhen, China