Short Description

A masterpiece of Qing Dynasty imperial famille rose craft, this 2-piece art porcelain set includes a scalloped-rim (Kui-kou) high-footed tea cup (Ø10.5cm × H7cm) and a matching lobed rim saucer (Ø17.5cm × H2.5cm). Adorned with hand-painted famille rose lotus (water lily) and pond scenery motifs (symbolizing "purity, integrity and harmony"), it embodies "Oriental literati elegance and imperial refinement"—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 high-footed body (H7cm × Width 8.5cm), flared rim (Ø10.5cm diameter), delicate high foot, paired with a ruyi-shaped curved handle—blending Chinese literati grace and imperial court luxury
• Lobed Rim Saucer: Matching scalloped-rim (Kui-kou) saucer (Ø17.5cm × H2.5cm) with recessed center for stable cup placement, mirroring the cup’s vibrant famille rose lotus and pond scenery decoration
• Luminous White Porcelain: Smooth, translucent white porcelain base that amplifies the soft pink lotus, fresh green lotus leaves and vivid pond hues, creating a fresh, elegant contrast of white, pink and green
• Literati & Imperial Aesthetic: Fusion of traditional Chinese famille rose craft and classic literati lotus painting, embodying timeless Oriental charm and understated imperial refinement
• Auspicious Symbolism: Lotus motifs represent "purity, integrity, elegance and harmony (he he mei mei)"; pond scenery symbolizes "peace, tranquility 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 10.5cm rim and 17.5cm 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 lotus, lotus leaves, buds and pond scenery motifs. The color separation & layered dyeing technique is applied, with 3–5 layers of subtle shading to render lifelike petal veins, leaf texture 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：         Ø10.5cm (Rim) × H7cm; Width 8.5cm

Saucer：   Ø17.5cm × H2.5cm

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

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

Origin：    Jingdezhen, China