This Five Peaches Chicken Heart Cup is rendered 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 an auspicious meaning.
The longevity peach motif symbolizes abundance, good fortune and lasting longevity.
The painted patterns are exquisitely executed, achieving a beauty that transcends nature itself.
Its colouring and brushwork capture the sophisticated aesthetic of the Yongzheng era: delicate and graceful, elegant and refined, with unique composition and soft, rounded lines.
The porcelain body is made of exceptionally fine materials, thin-walled and light in weight.