Short Description

A lavish fusion of Qing Dynasty imperial sacrificial blue glaze and enamel gilding craft, this waisted bulbous cup (H10cm × W7cm) features a flared rim (8cm diameter) and elegant silhouette. Adorned with hand-painted gilded ball flower motifs (symbolizing "perfection and prosperity"), it embodies "courtly luxury and timeless elegance"—crafted with rigorous multi-step firing and meticulous hand-painting, making it a museum-grade collectible for daily tea/coffee enjoyment and gifting.

Appearance & Style

• Elegant Silhouette: Soft waisted bulbous body (H10cm × Width 7cm), flared rim (8cm diameter), paired with a smooth, rounded form—blending courtly grace and ergonomic daily use

• Full-Work Ball Flower Motifs: Intricately hand-painted gilded ball flower patterns (symbolizing "perfection, good fortune and longevity") covering the cup body, with delicate gold outlines and colorful enamel accents rendered in precise brushwork

• Luminous Sacrificial Blue Glaze: Deep, glossy sacrificial blue glaze base that amplifies the vibrant gold and pastel hues, paired with 24K pure gold gilding on the rim and foot for a touch of imperial luxury

• 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: Ball flower motifs represent "perfection and prosperity"—ideal for wedding, housewarming, and celebratory gifting

Craftsmanship

• Hand-Thrown & High-Temperature Bisque Firing: Jingdezhen kaolin clay is hand-thrown into the waisted bulbous form, meticulously trimmed to the 8cm rim, 10cm height, and 7cm 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 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

• Gilded Enamel Hand-Painting & Gradient Shading: Master artisans use hair-thin brushes to hand-paint ball flower and border motifs. The color separation & layered dyeing technique is applied, with 3–5 layers of subtle shading to render lifelike texture and depth

• 4-Step Firing Process: After painting, the cup undergoes 2 separate low-temperature firings at 780℃~820℃ to set the enamel pigments. This is followed by hand-applied 24K pure gold gilding on the rim and foot, 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 sacrificial blue glaze, overglaze enamel    pigments, 24K pure gold rim & foot    Capacity：       Approx. 220ml    Dimensions： Cup: Ø8cm × H10cm; Width 7cm    Weight：          Approx. 0.35kg    Origin：           Jingdezhen, China