Short Description

A masterpiece of Qing Dynasty imperial gold-inlaid (cuo jin) and famille rose craft, this 2-piece art porcelain set includes a waisted tea cup (Ø9.5cm × H6.5~7cm) and a matching round saucer (Ø16cm × H2.5cm). Adorned with hand-painted gold-inlaid famille rose floral motifs named "Palace Shadow Floral Splendor", it embodies "courtly luxury and Oriental refinement"—crafted with rigorous multi-step firing and meticulous gold-inlaid detailing, making it a museum-grade collectible for art appreciation and elegant display.

Appearance & Style

• Elegant Cup Silhouette: Waisted body (H6.5~7cm × Width 9cm), flared rim (Ø9.5cm diameter), stable foot, paired with a delicate ruyi-shaped curved handle adorned with gold detailing—blending Chinese literati grace and Western courtly luxury
• Round Saucer: Classic round saucer (Ø16cm × H2.5cm) with a recessed center for stable cup placement, mirroring the cup’s intricate gold-inlaid famille rose floral decoration
• Luminous Golden-Ground Porcelain & Gold Inlay: The set features a rich golden-textured base that amplifies the lavish 24K pure gold inlay and vibrant famille rose hues, creating a striking contrast of gold, jewel tones and white porcelain
• Sino-Western Court Aesthetic: A fusion of Chinese imperial gold-inlaid (cuo jin) craftsmanship with classic court floral and cross-cultural decorative motifs, embodying timeless Oriental opulence and elegance
• Auspicious Symbolism: "Palace Shadow Floral Splendor" symbolizes "imperial nobility, endless prosperity and graceful beauty"; floral motifs represent "blessings, harmony and good fortune"—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 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 Golden-Ground Glaze Firing: A specialized golden-textured glaze is applied to the surface, followed by a second high-temperature firing at 1300℃ to create a durable, luxurious golden finish
• Gold-Inlaid (Cuo Jin) & Famille Rose Hand-Painting: Master artisans use hair-thin brushes to hand-paint intricate floral and foliage motifs. The traditional gold-inlaid (cuo jin) technique is applied, embedding 24K pure gold into the porcelain surface, creating a luxurious, three-dimensional texture. The color separation & layered dyeing technique is used for the famille rose details, with 3–5 layers of subtle shading
• 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-inlaid detailing. 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, complex gold-inlaid craft 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：            Ø9.5cm (Rim) × H6.5~7cm; Width 9cm

Saucer：      Ø16cm × H2.5cm

Material：   Jingdezhen kaolin clay, high-temperature golden-textured glaze, overglaze famille rose pigments, 24K pure gold-inlaid (cuo jin) detailing & rim

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

Origin：       Jingdezhen, China