Short Description

A lavish fusion of Qing Dynasty imperial black glaze and enamel gilding craft, this 2-piece set includes a compact cylindrical tea cup (Ø6cm × H7cm) and a matching round saucer (Ø13.5~14cm × H2.5cm). Adorned with hand-painted enamel gilded butterfly and floral motifs (symbolizing "vitality and good fortune"), it embodies "courtly luxury and timeless elegance"—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: Compact cylindrical body (H7cm × Width 7cm), straight rim (Ø6cm diameter), low foot (Base Width 4cm), paired with a delicate curved handle—blending courtly grace and ergonomic daily use
• Round Saucer: Matching round saucer (Ø13.5~14cm × H2.5cm) with recessed center for stable cup placement, mirroring the cup’s ornate gold and colorful enamel decoration
• Luminous Black Glaze: Deep, glossy black glaze base that amplifies the lavish 24K pure gold gilding and vibrant pastel hues, creating a striking contrast of black, gold, and multi-colored enamel
• Sino-Western Court Aesthetic: Fusion of Chinese enamel gilding craft and Western decorative motifs, embodying timeless Oriental opulence and understated courtly elegance
• Auspicious Symbolism: Butterflies represent "vitality, love and transformation"; floral motifs (lotus/peony) symbolize "prosperity and good fortune"—ideal for wedding, housewarming, and celebratory gifting

Craftsmanship

• Hand-Thrown & High-Temperature Bisque Firing: Jingdezhen kaolin clay is hand-thrown into the cup and saucer forms, meticulously trimmed to the 6cm rim and 14cm 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 Black Glaze Firing: After bisque firing, a uniform black glaze is applied to the entire outer surface, followed by a second high-temperature firing at 1300℃ to create a durable, glossy deep black glaze layer
• Enamel Gilding Hand-Painting & Gradient Shading: Master artisans use hair-thin brushes to hand-paint butterfly, floral, and scroll 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 enamel 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：          Ø6cm (Rim) × H7cm; Width 7cm; Base Width 4cm

Saucer：    Ø13.5~14cm × H2.5cm

Material： Jingdezhen kaolin clay, high-temperature black glaze, overglaze enamel pigments, 24K pure gold rim & handle

Origin：    Jingdezhen, China