This set of two Chinese porcelain wine and tea cups features a pair of swallows resting on a blooming cherry tree in early spring. The delicate decoration is hand-painted in the traditional famille rose, or fencai (粉彩), palette.
Cherry blossoms and swallows are auspicious motifs associated with wealth, prosperity, happiness and good fortune. Together, they evoke hope, fresh beginnings and renewal, themes often expressed in traditional Chinese painting and poetry.
The famille rose palette is distinguished by opaque overglaze enamels, soft hues and subtle gradations of colour. The finely painted details give these vessels their distinctive character, whether displayed together in a porcelain collection or admired individually.
Details & Measurements
Item: Set of two (2) rice wine and tea cups
Height: Approximately 1.5 in. / 3.8 cm per vessel
Diameter: Approximately 3.5 in. / 9 cm
Style: Qing (of the period) /
Qianlong reign mark (Qianlong Nian Zhi - 乾隆年製) Base.
Materials and techniques: Jingdezhen imperial-kiln porcelain with hand-painted opaque enamel
Place of origin: China
Period: Early 20th century
Authenticity guarantee
Condition
Excellent condition, with no issues noted. These antique pieces are described as having been in storage since the Republic period, including the 1950s–1960s, and only recently released onto the open market
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