6 Chinese Jingdezhen floral porcelain tea cups, 1970s

Set of six small vintage tea cups made of Jingdezhen porcelain, a famous historical centre of Chinese porcelain. Very fine and lightweight, they feature a delicate flared shape and a rich polychrome floral decoration on a deep turquoise blue background. Roses, peonies, and other stylised flowers blend with circular patterns enhanced with gilding. The bright white interior creates a beautiful contrast with the particularly dense and colourful exterior decoration. The decoration is done in polychrome underglaze with gilded details. Slight variations from one cup to another give the set the lively character of individually decorated production. Each cup bears a red four-character mark underneath the base reading "Zhongguo Jingdezhen" (中国景德镇), meaning "China, Jingdezhen". The set can be placed in the context of Chinese export production from the second half of the 20th century, likely around the 1970s. Their small size is particularly suitable for serving Chinese tea, especially gongfu tea. They can also be used as small sake cups or displayed as a decorative set of Asian porcelain. Origin: Jingdezhen, China. Era: probably 1970s. Set: 6 cups. Mark: 中国景德镇 – Zhongguo Jingdezhen. Material: fine glazed porcelain. Decoration: polychrome enamels and gilding. Height: 3.2 cm. Diameter at the rim: approx. 4.8 cm. Diameter of the base: approx. 1.7 cm. Weight: approx. 13 g per cup; 78 g for the set. Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or restorations observed. Polychrome decoration very well preserved and interior clean. Light wear to the gilding, particularly on the edges, consistent with age and use. The small irregularities in the decoration and variations between the six pieces are related to their method of manufacture and decoration. Please carefully consult the photographs, which are an integral part of the description.