Description
100% Hand-Painted Blue and White Porcelain Teacup: Ba Fang Scrolling Lotus Cup
This exquisite Ba Fang Cup (Octagonal Cup) is a masterful expression of Jingdezhen blue and white porcelain. Hand-thrown and 100% hand-painted, it features a continuous scrolling lotus vine that wraps seamlessly across all eight faceted sides, turning the entire body into a single, unified painting.
A Continuous Vine Across Eight Facets
The octagonal form is defined by eight distinct ridges and flat planes. The scrolling vine is designed to flow from one facet to the next without interruption, creating a sense of movement around the cup. The underglaze blue is richly saturated—in some areas so deep it approaches black—with slightly diffused edges that reveal the hand-painted brushwork. Leaves are clearly defined with individual veins.
Two Blooms on a Single Vine
What makes this cup truly unique is the botanical variety along the vine. Some facets display pointed-petal lotus blooms, while others feature rounded, multi-layered floral heads. Two different flower forms grow from a single continuous vine, adding visual complexity and depth. A band of downward-pointing lotus petals anchors the design at the foot, while the rim remains completely plain and unadorned.
Interior Simplicity: A Single Blue Medallion
The interior is largely left white, with only a single blue ring at the bottom containing a large underglaze blue flower. The petals are outlined with white centers, offering a quiet, elegant counterpoint to the richly decorated exterior.
Dimensions & Capacity
- Diameter: 3.15 inches (8 cm)
- Height: 2.17 inches (5.5 cm)
- Full Capacity: 3.7 fl oz (110 ml)
- Ideal Brewing Capacity: 2.0 – 2.7 fl oz (60–80 ml)
Artisan Craftsmanship & Unique Collectability
- 100% Hand-Painted: Entirely hand-painted, not transfer-printed, ensuring every stroke is unique.
- High-Fired Porcelain: The underglaze blue is fired at high temperatures, making the decoration permanent and safe for daily use.
- Four-Character Mark: A traditional square mark in underglaze blue is inscribed vertically in two lines on the base, a signature of its Jingdezhen origin.
- One-of-a-Kind: This specific piece is truly unique. Only one available.
Whether you are a seasoned collector of Chinese ceramics or a daily tea drinker seeking a special piece, this one-of-a-kind blue and white porcelain teacup brings the rich heritage of Jingdezhen to your tea table.
