Short Description

A masterpiece of Qing Dynasty imperial pink ground (carnation pink) glaze and gold enamel craft, this 2-piece set includes a waisted bud-shaped tea cup (Ø10.5~11cm × H6.5cm) and a lobed rim saucer (L20cm × W7.5cm × H2.5cm). Adorned with intricate gold scrollwork and famille rose floral motifs (symbolizing "eternal prosperity and noble elegance"), it embodies "Rococo luxury and Oriental refinement"—crafted with rigorous multi-step firing and hair-thin gold detailing, making it a museum-grade collectible for high tea and gifting.

Appearance & Style

• Elegant Cup Silhouette: Bell-shaped waisted body (H6.5cm × Width 9.5cm), flared rim (Ø10.5~11cm diameter), low foot (Base Width 4.5cm), paired with a delicate scrolled handle—blending Chinese literati grace and Western ergonomic comfort

• Lobed Rim Saucer: Floral (camellia/Qinghua) shaped rim saucer (L20cm × W7.5cm × H2.5cm) with recessed center for stable cup placement, mirroring the cup’s ornate gold and pink decoration

• Rich Pink Ground Glaze: Smooth, glossy carnation pink glaze base (imperial pink) that amplifies the lavish 24K pure gold gilding and vibrant famille rose hues, creating a striking contrast of pink, gold, and white

• Sino-Western Rococo Aesthetic: Fusion of Chinese famille rose (enamel) gold work and European Rococo scroll motifs, embodying timeless Oriental opulence and Western courtly elegance

• Auspicious Symbolism: Gold scrolls represent "endless wealth and nobility"; floral motifs (lotus/peony) symbolize "prosperity and good fortune"—ideal for wedding, housewarming, and high tea 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 20cm saucer length. 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 Ground Glaze Firing: After bisque firing, a uniform carnation 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 & Gold Enamel Hand-Painting: Master artisans use hair-thin brushes to hand-paint intricate scroll, floral, and geometric motifs. The color separation & layered dyeing technique is applied, with 3–5 layers of subtle shading. 24K pure gold is inlaid along all edges and decorative bands for a luxurious luster

• 4-Step Firing Process: After painting, the set undergoes 2 separate low-temperature firings at 780℃~820℃ to set the famille rose pigments. This is followed by a third low-temperature firing at 600℃~700℃ to secure the gold gilding. A final quality-control firing ensures all layers are locked permanently, resulting in fade-resistant, scratch-resistant color and brilliant gold 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

Product Specifications

    Cup：            Ø10.5~11cm (Rim) × H6.5cm; Width 9.5cm; Base Width 4.5cm

    Saucer：      L20cm × W7.5cm × H2.5cm

    Material：   Jingdezhen kaolin clay, high-temperature pink ground glaze, overglaze famille rose pigments, 24K pure gold rim & handle

    Capacity： Approx. 280ml

    Origin：     Jingdezhen, China