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Wucai Pumpkin and Butterfly Cup
Wucai Pumpkin and Butterfly Cup
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Capacity: 300ml
Crafted in the traditional Wucai ceramic technique, this cup features the Guadie motif - a prevalent late Qing decorative pattern comprising butterflies, pumpkins, and entwined vines. The motif symbolizes prolific offspring and enduring familial prosperity in Chinese culture.
Wucai can be translated as ‘five-colored’but the actual number of colors applied is not strictly limited. The term is best understood as simply multicolored. It first appeared during the reign of the Ming dynasty Emperor Jiajing, who ruled the Chinese empire between 1521 and 1567.
Wucai porcelain is characterised by the overglaze decoration of colored enamels after firing the porcelain once with a blue underglaze design. The overglaze enamels include a variety of colors such as red, green, blue, yellow and purple. Once the colored overglaze enamels are applied, the porcelain is then fired a second time, but at a lower temperature.
(All of our ceramic products are purely handmade, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, making each piece unique. Due to the nature of handmade production, the manufacturing process takes approximately 15 days, and the shipping period is also around 15 days. Therefore, the estimated delivery time is about 30 days from the date of order. We appreciate your patience and assure you that every piece is worth the wait!)
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