Pair of 18th-Century Chinese Export Porcelain Cup & Saucer Sets – Qing Dynasty (c. 1760–1820)

A refined pair of blue-and-white Chinese export porcelain cup and saucer combinations from the late 18th to early 19th century, created for the European market during the Qing Dynasty.

This set includes:

• 2 porcelain cups

• 2 matching saucers

Each piece features:

• Hand-painted underglaze cobalt blue decoration

• Floral and leaf motifs in free-flowing brushwork

• Geometric border decoration (hatch or lattice-style band)

• Central floral medallion inside each cup

• Rich bouquet composition on the saucers

• Unglazed foot ring

• Double circle marking with small character (kiln or workshop mark) on underside

The decoration and overall form align with classic European export tableware of the period.

Dating & Origin

Very likely:

• Chinese export porcelain

• Qing Dynasty

• Circa 1760–1820 (Qianlong / Jiaqing period)

Supporting indicators include:

• Loose yet skilled cobalt floral painting

• Traditional geometric rim borders

• Thin porcelain body

• Properly formed unglazed foot ring with visible turning marks

• Hand-painted decoration (not transfer-printed)

This type of porcelain was produced specifically for European tea service use.

Technique

• Hand-painted underglaze cobalt blue

• Transparent glaze with natural age-related tonality

• Thin-walled porcelain body

• Visible turning marks in foot ring

• No evidence of modern transfer printing

Condition

Overall condition: Good collector’s condition

• Light rim wear consistent with age

• Minor firing spots

• No visible major chips

• No clear cracks observed (based on images)

• Normal age-related wear

Condition is consistent with 18th-century export porcelain and remains very presentable.

About House of History

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Notes

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