Chinese Export porcelain Tea Cups and Saucer. Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period. 1736 - 1795.

Matching Chinese Export porcelain Tea Cups (x2) and Saucer (x1). Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period. 1736 - 1795.

Both cups match the saucer in different and complementary ways. Masterfully painted in vibrant famille rose enamels. Exhibiting fine and superior-quality narrative painted scenes. Depicting family life, mandarin officials, scholars, and cartouches with finely painted buildings and birds. The attention to detail in the colourful clothing and formal costumes is superb. The visual storytelling portraying themes of education, wisdom, and hierarchy in Qing society, amidst virtues of every-day life.

The gilded rococo-style scrolling borders and diaper decoration framing the figural panels are finely executed with rich gold accents, adding a luxurious touch typical of imperial-quality famille rose porcelain.The superior quality of enameling, delicate brushwork, and gilded detailing suggests these teacups and saucer were possibly produced in the prestigious Jingdezhen kilns for high-ranking officials or the export market catering to European aristocrats. These examples demonstrate artistic refinement closer to Yongzheng-period famille rose pieces. Superb.

Dimensions: Approx.

Tea Cups (x2):
Diameter = 7.7cm
Height = 4.3cm

Saucer (x1):
Diameter = 12.2cm
Height = 2.7cm.

Condition: Excellent with no hairlines. Some very minor frits to edges. Beautifully rich colours. Some minor rubbing to gilding on edges and base rim. No restoration.