Doucai Porcelain Chicken Cup | Ming Chenghua | Contrasting Colors teapot the lotus design embodies the

the lotus design embodies the philosophical harmony central to early Ming imperial aesthetics

Designed in a stately hexagonal form and paired with a matching stand

Set against a glowing coral-red ground

and ornate details demonstrate the technical mastery that defines the finest famille rose porcelain of the Jiaqing reign

Doucai Porcelain Chicken Cup | Ming Chenghua | Contrasting Colors teapot the lotus design embodies theThis exquisite Doucai Porcelain Chicken Cup is one of the most iconic creations of the Ming Dynasty Chenghua imperial kilns. The charming scene of a rooster, hen, and chicks beneath blooming peonies conveys blessings of prosperity, family harmony, and flourishing generations, making it one of the most beloved motifs in imperial porcelain art. Crafted with the signature Contrasted Colors technique of Doucai, the design is first outlined in underglazed