Short Description

A masterpiece of Qing Dynasty imperial black glaze and famille rose craft, this 2-piece art porcelain set includes a waisted tea cup (Ø8.5cm × H7cm) and a matching lobed rim saucer (Ø15cm × H2~2.5cm). Adorned with hand-painted famille rose magnolia motifs (symbolizing "purity, nobility and good fortune"), it embodies "courtly luxury and Oriental 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: Waisted, compact body (H7cm × Width 7.5cm), flared rim (Ø8.5cm diameter), stable high foot, paired with a delicate curved handle—blending Chinese literati grace and Western courtly luxury
• Lobed Rim Saucer: Matching scalloped-rim saucer (Ø15cm × H2~2.5cm) with recessed center for stable cup placement, mirroring the cup’s intricate famille rose magnolia decoration
• Luminous Black Glaze: Deep, glossy black glaze base that amplifies the vibrant pink magnolia and fresh green leaf hues, creating a striking contrast of black, pink and green
• Sino-Western Court Aesthetic: Fusion of Chinese imperial black glaze, famille rose craft and Western decorative motifs, embodying timeless Oriental opulence and Western courtly elegance
• Auspicious Symbolism: Magnolia motifs represent "purity, nobility, perseverance and good fortune"; floral branches symbolize "endless blessings and prosperity"—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 8.5cm 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 Black Glaze Firing: After bisque firing, a uniform black glaze is applied to the entire outer surface, followed by a second high-temperature firing at 1300℃ to create a durable, glossy deep black glaze layer
• Famille Rose Hand-Painting & Layered Dyeing: Master artisans use hair-thin brushes to hand-paint magnolia, branch and bud motifs. The color separation & layered dyeing technique is applied, with 3–5 layers of subtle shading to render lifelike petal veins and branch texture
• 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：          Ø8.5cm (Rim) × H7cm; Width 7.5cm

Saucer：    Ø15cm × H2~2.5cm

Material：  Jingdezhen kaolin clay, high-temperature black glaze, overglaze famille rose pigments, 24K pure gold rim

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

Origin：     Jingdezhen, China