Whispering Lotus丨Blue and White Floral Scroll (Lotus) High-Foot Tea Cup & Saucer
US$2,100.00
Short Description
A masterpiece of Qing Dynasty imperial blue and white porcelain craft, this 2-piece art porcelain set includes a high-footed tea cup (Ø8~8.5cm × H8cm) and a matching round saucer (Ø16cm × H2.5cm). Adorned with hand-painted blue and white floral scroll (lotus) motifs (symbolizing "purity, integrity and harmony"), it embodies "Oriental elegance and imperial refinement"—crafted with rigorous multi-step firing and meticulous brushwork, making it a museum-grade collectible for art appreciation and elegant display.
Appearance & Style
- Elegant Cup Silhouette: High-footed, waisted body (H8cm × Width 8cm), straight rim (Ø8~8.5cm diameter), stable high foot, paired with a delicate ruyi-shaped curved handle—blending Chinese literati grace and imperial court luxury
- Round Saucer: Classic round saucer (Ø16cm × H2.5cm) with recessed center for stable cup placement, mirroring the cup’s intricate blue and white floral scroll (lotus) decoration
- Luminous White Porcelain: Smooth, translucent white porcelain base that amplifies the vivid cobalt blue lotus hues, creating a striking contrast of pure white and deep blue
- Qing Imperial Court Aesthetic: Fusion of traditional Chinese blue and white underglaze craft and classic court lotus patterns, embodying timeless Oriental charm and understated refinement
- Auspicious Symbolism: Lotus motifs represent "purity, integrity, elegance and harmony (he he mei mei)"; floral scrolls symbolize "endless wealth 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 8.5cm 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 Glaze Firing: After bisque firing, a transparent glaze is applied to the entire outer surface, followed by a second high-temperature firing at 1300℃ to create a durable, glossy glaze layer
- Blue and White Hand-Painting & Water-Dividing Technique: Master artisans use hair-thin brushes to hand-paint floral scroll (lotus) and foliage motifs. The water-dividing (分水) technique is applied, with 3–5 layers of subtle blue shading to render lifelike petal veins, leaf texture and branch details
- 3-Step Firing Process: After painting, the set undergoes high-temperature underglaze firing at 1300℃ to lock the cobalt blue pigments permanently. A final quality-control firing ensures all layers are fused securely, resulting in fade-resistant, scratch-resistant color and luster
- Low Yield Rate: The ultra-fine hand-painting and high-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： Ø8~8.5cm (Rim) × H8cm; Width 8cm
Saucer： Ø16cm × H2.5cm
Material： Jingdezhen kaolin clay, high-temperature transparent glaze, underglaze cobalt blue pigments
Use Case：Art collection, elegant display, high-end gifting
Origin： Jingdezhen, China
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Brand Note
At Crafted Wonders, we honor the legacy of Qing Dynasty imperial porcelain—marrying timeless tea vessel design with century-old handcraft techniques. Each piece is a testament to Oriental poetic elegance and traditional craftsmanship, crafted for discerning collectors and connoisseurs of fine porcelain art.
“Primarily created as a collectible and decorative piece.”
