Short Description

A lavish revival of Qing Dynasty imperial sacrificial blue glaze craft, this 2-piece set   Adorned with hand-painted famille rose peony and rose motifs (symbolizing "prosperity and romantic love"), it embodies "courtly luxury and poetic elegance"—crafted with rigorous multi-step firing and hair-thin brushwork, making it a museum-grade collectible for high tea and gifting.

Appearance & Style

• Elegant Cup Silhouette: Scalloped-rim, high-footed body (H9cm × Width 9cm), flared rim (Ø9.5~10cm diameter), low foot (Base Width 5.5cm), paired with a delicate openwork handle—blending Chinese literati grace and ergonomic comfort
• Scalloped-Rim Saucer: Matching scalloped-rim saucer (Ø15.5~16cm × H2.5cm) with recessed center for stable cup placement, mirroring the cup’s floral motifs for a cohesive look
• Luminous Sacrificial Blue Glaze: Deep, glossy sacrificial blue glaze base that amplifies the vibrant pink/purple peony and rose hues, creating a striking contrast of deep blue and pastel colors
• Qing Imperial Court Aesthetic: Fusion of sacrificial blue (imperial enamel) craft and Western cup design, embodying timeless Oriental opulence and understated courtly elegance
• Auspicious Symbolism: Peony represents "prosperity and noble honor"; roses symbolize "romantic love and beauty"—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 9.5cm rim and 16cm 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 Sacrificial Blue Glaze Firing: After bisque firing, a uniform sacrificial blue glaze is applied to the entire outer surface, followed by a second high-temperature firing at 1300℃ to create a durable, glossy deep blue glaze layer
• Famille Rose Hand-Painting & Gradient Shading: Master artisans use hair-thin brushes to hand-paint peony, rose, 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 branch details
• 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 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 set is a rare, handcrafted collectible

Product Specifications

Cup：          Ø9.5~10cm (Rim) × H9cm; Width 9cm; Base Width 5.5cm

Saucer：    Ø15.5~16cm × H2.5cm

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

Capacity：Approx. 200ml

Origin：     Jingdezhen, China