Short Description

A delicate fusion of Qing Dynasty imperial pink glaze (carnation pink glaze) and famille rose craft, this waisted bulbous coffee cup (H8.5cm × W7.5cm) features a flared rim (7.5cm diameter) and elegant Ruyi scroll handle. Adorned with hand-painted famille rose colorful orchid (symbolizing "elegance and good fortune") and butterfly motifs (symbolizing "vitality and love"), it embodies "courtly luxury and poetic elegance"—crafted with rigorous multi-step firing and hair-thin brushwork, making it a refined collectible for daily tea/coffee enjoyment and gifting.

Appearance & Style

• Elegant Coffee Cup Silhouette: Soft waisted bulbous body (H8.5cm × Width 7.5cm), flared rim (7.5cm diameter), high foot (Base Width 6.5cm), paired with a delicate Ruyi scroll-shaped handle—blending courtly grace and ergonomic daily use

• Vivid Orchid & Butterfly Motifs: Intricately hand-painted famille rose colorful orchid (symbolizing "elegance and good fortune") and butterfly patterns covering the cup body, with delicate petal, leaf, and wing details rendered in gongbi brushwork

• Luminous Pink Glaze: Smooth, glossy pink glaze base that amplifies the vibrant pastel hues, paired with a thin 24K pure gold rim for a touch of imperial luxury

• Sino-Western Court Aesthetic: Fusion of pink glaze (imperial enamel) craft and Western cup design, embodying timeless Oriental opulence and understated courtly elegance

• Auspicious Symbolism: Orchids represent "elegance, nobility and good fortune"; butterflies symbolize "vitality, love and transformation"—perfect for wedding, housewarming, andcelebratory gifting

Craftsmanship

• Hand-Thrown & High-Temperature Bisque Firing: Jingdezhen kaolin clay is hand-thrown into the waisted coffee cup form, meticulously trimmed to the 7.5cm rim, 8.5cm height, and 7.5cm width. 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 Pink Glaze Firing: After bisque firing, a uniform pink glaze is applied to the entire outer surface, followed by a second high-temperature firing at 1300℃ to create a durable, glossy pink glaze layer

• Famille Rose Hand-Painting & Gradient Shading: Master artisans use hair-thin brushes to hand-paint orchid, butterfly, and foliage motifs. The color separation & layered dyeing technique is applied, with 3–5 layers of subtle shading to render lifelike petal veins, leaf texture, and butterfly wing details

• 4-Step Firing Process: After painting, the cup undergoes 2 separate low-temperature firings at 780℃~820℃ to set the famille rose pigments. This is followed by hand-applied 24K pure gold gilding on the rim, then a third low-temperature firing at 600℃~700℃ to secure the gilding. 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 piece is a rare, handcrafted collectible

Product Specifications

    Material：          Jingdezhen kaolin clay, high-temperature pink glaze, overglaze famille rose pigments,  24K pure gold rim    Capacity：         Approx. 200ml    Dimensions：  Cup: Ø7.5cm × H8.5cm; Width 7.5cm; Base Width 6.5cm    Weight：            Approx. 0.34kg    Origin：             Jingdezhen, China