Displaying exceptional craftsmanship and intricate hand painted decoration, this blue and white porcelain teacup represents the height of Chinese porcelain artistry. The Chinese porcelain industry flourished during the 16th and 17th centuries, and masterfully crafted blue and white porcelain ware such as this was particularly favored among elite patrons worldwide. Highly prized in Europe and America through the 18th century, Chinese blue and white porcelain would eventually inspire the famed Meissen porcelain factory in Germany, whose craftsmen sought to mimic these ancient techniques and styles.

Circa 17th century

1 1/2” high x 2 1/2” diameter