Auspicious Peaches Teacup

Cup shape: Chicken heart cup

In porcelain, the "chicken heart cup" holds significant cultural and aesthetic value. Its name comes from its unique shape, which resembles a chicken's heart. In Chinese culture, the chicken heart cup is often associated with good luck, prosperity, and happiness. It symbolizes the artisans' exceptional craftsmanship and the rich heritage of traditional porcelain-making techniques.

Patterns on the cups: pomegranates, peaches, Buddha's hand

• Pomegranates: Symbolize fertility, abundance, and prosperity due to their many seeds, representing the hope for many children and a prosperous future.
• Peaches: Represent longevity and immortality, often associated with the mythical Queen Mother of the West, whose peach tree bears fruit that grants immortality.
• Buddha's Hand: Symbolize blessings, happiness, and longevity. The fruit’s unique shape resembling a hand in a gesture of prayer or offering adds to its auspicious symbolism.

Cup making technique: Cloisonne Porcelain

Copper Wire Cloisonne, also known as "Cloisonne" or "Inlaid Cloisonne," is a traditional Chinese metalcraft. Soft, flat copper wires are bent and soldered onto a copper base in intricate patterns. Enamel glazes are then filled into these patterns and fired, creating ornate objects. It is recognized as a prestigious Chinese art form and holds national intangible cultural heritage status

MAKING PROCESS

• Preparing the Base: The porcelain base is prepared and shaped according to the desired form, typically using molds or wheel throwing techniques.

• Applying Metal Strips: Thin strips of copper or silver are carefully bent and affixed to the porcelain surface using a special adhesive. These strips outline the design and create compartments (cloisons) that will hold the enamel.

• Filling with Enamel: Colored enamel paste, made from powdered glass and pigments, is carefully applied into each cloison compartment. Multiple layers of enamel may be applied to achieve the desired color intensity and depth.

• Firing: The piece is fired in a kiln at high temperatures, typically around 800-900°C. During firing, the enamel melts and fuses with the metal strips and porcelain base, forming a smooth and glossy surface.

• Polishing and Finishing: After firing, the cloisonné piece is carefully polished to remove any imperfections and to enhance the shine of the enamel surface. Additional decorative elements, such as gilding or metal fittings, may be added at this stage.

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