Hand-Painted Chenghua Doucai Chicken Cup
The Crown Jewel of Imperial Teaware
Experience the pinnacle of Ming Dynasty aesthetics with this masterfully recreated Chenghua Doucai Chicken Cup. Known historically as the crown jewel of Chinese porcelain, this piece features the iconic vat-like silhouette—a wide rim with a shallow, ergonomically curved wall that rests perfectly balanced in the hand.
Contrasting Colors & Luminous Translucency
Crafted utilizing the complex "Doucai" (contrasting colors) technique, skilled artisans first outline the auspicious rooster, hen, and chick motifs in underglaze blue, before filling them with vibrant overglaze enamels. Fired at extreme temperatures exceeding 1280°C, the high-grade white porcelain achieves a remarkably thin, lightweight, and highly translucent body. This ultra-dense vitrification ensures the surface will never absorb tea stains or yellow over time, preserving its pristine luminosity through decades of daily rituals.
- Master Craftsmanship: Authentic Jingdezhen hand-painted Doucai technique with historical antique bottom seal mark.
- Auspicious Motif: Features the traditional familial poultry scene, symbolizing prosperity, continuity, and immense good fortune.
- High-Temperature Purity: Fired above 1280°C for a dense, non-porous finish that refuses tea discoloration.
- Ergonomic Scale: Precisely Diameter 8.2 cm (3.2"), Height 3.7 cm (1.5"), Capacity ~70 ml (2.4 oz).
Curated Set Option
Classic Collector's Set
- 1x Hand-Painted Doucai Chicken Teacup
- 1x Premium Heritage Presentation Gift Box