Antique-Style Hand-Painted Blue & White Teacup – Interlocking Peony Motif

Originating from Jingdezhen, this petite teacup features a classic "flared rim" (撇口 - piekou) design. The gently everted lip not only offers a visually expansive and elegant silhouette but also rests naturally against the lips, elevating the everyday tea-tasting experience. The piece maintains a pure, restrained visual aesthetic with clear, deep indigo tones, serving as both a highly functional brewing companion and a miniature cultural archive suspended in time.

Motif: Interlocking Peony 
The main body of the teacup is adorned with the classic "Interlocking Peony" (缠枝牡丹) motif. The peony, historically revered as the "King of Flowers," symbolizes prosperity and grace. The "interlocking" or scrolling vine structure features continuous, overlapping stems, representing eternity, endless vitality, and generations of continuity.
Every detail is meticulously hand-painted stroke by stroke. The artisan employs masterful shading techniques to give the blooming petals a natural, dimensional depth, while the vines are outlined with fluid, resilient strokes. The lower section near the foot is bordered by a classic structured pattern, providing a grounded, orderly architectural frame to the elaborate and lively floral display.

Material & Craft Specifications
Origin: Jingdezhen, China
Shaping Technique: Fully hand-thrown and hand-trimmed on the potter's wheel
Clay Body: Premium raw ore antique-style clay (a traditional blend of porcelain stone and kaolin)
Pigment: Raw ore antique-style cobalt blue pigment
Decoration: Fully hand-painted motifs
Glaze: Raw ore transparent glaze

Dimensions & Capacity
Diameter: 6.7 cm
Height: 4.3 cm
Base Diameter: 3.3 cm
Capacity: 45 ml