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This is a charming vintage Chinese porcelain teacup, decorated in the famille rose (五彩) palette with vibrant polychrome enamels. The …
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This is a charming vintage Chinese porcelain teacup, decorated in the famille rose (五彩) palette with vibrant polychrome enamels. The cup features a deep, rounded bowl form with a slightly flared rim, a short foot, and a gilded band around the base. The exterior is richly painted against a pale blue, geometric "cracked-ice" ground. The decoration includes stylized floral blossoms in pink, yellow, and red, scrolling green vines, and a central roundel depicting a golden Buddhist wheel (Dharmachakra) surrounded by red flame motifs, a symbol of spiritual authority and the eternal cycle of life. The rim is finished with a thin gilded line. The interior and base are glazed in a smooth, glossy white. The base bears a painted, six-character Qianlong seal mark in underglaze blue reading "大清乾隆年製" (Made in the Great Qing Qianlong Period), indicating it is a vintage revival piece in the Qianlong style. A highly decorative and collectible piece.
Dimensions & Measurements:
Height: 5 cm (approx. 1.97 inches)
Width: 6.5 cm (approx. 2.56 inches)
Length: 6.5 cm (approx. 2.56 inches)
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- Dimensions
- 2.56ʺW × 2.56ʺD × 1.97ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Good vintage condition. The enamel surface is glossy and vibrant, with minor surface wear and light scratches consistent with age. … moreGood vintage condition. The enamel surface is glossy and vibrant, with minor surface wear and light scratches consistent with age. The gilded rim and base band show some natural wear. The painted decoration remains clear and well-preserved. There are no chips or cracks observed. Please review all photos carefully for details. less
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