This Four Peaches Splendid Cup is coloured in the elegant, refined style typical of the Yongzheng period.
It is hand-painted by Mr. Xu Zhijun, an inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage of Qing Dynasty imperial kiln Famille Rose porcelain painting from Jingdezhen, China.
In Chinese porcelain tradition, every pattern carries a meaningful idea, and every idea is auspicious.
The longevity peach motif symbolizes abundance, good fortune and lasting longevity.
The painted patterns are exquisitely perfected, achieving a beauty beyond nature itself.
Its colouring and brushwork capture the refined aesthetic of the Yongzheng era: delicate and graceful, elegant and meticulous, with unique composition and soft, rounded lines.
The porcelain body is crafted from exceptionally fine materials, thin-walled and light in weight.