Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Ewer with Eight Stemmed Cups

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Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Ewer with Eight Stemmed Cups

A richly decorated porcelain ewer with a domed lid, paired with eight matching stemmed cups. Each piece is hand-painted in the famille rose palette, a technique developed in the Qing dynasty that uses opaque white enamel to soften and brighten colours, allowing for delicate shading in pinks, greens, yellows, and blues. The surfaces are alive with peonies, chrysanthemums, and scrolling foliage, bordered with classic key-fret designs. The ewer’s elegant spout and handle are further highlighted with gilt accents, lending refinement and brilliance. Traditionally used for serving wine or tea during festive occasions, symbolising prosperity and abundance, this set today is admired both as a functional service ensemble and as a vibrant decorative display.