Overview
A vibrant porcelain tea mug featuring the 'Millefleur' (thousand flowers) pattern against a striking black enamel ground.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Jingdezhen Famille Noire 'Millefleur' Lidded Tea Mug, c. 1970s-1980s
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Story
Jingdezhen, the porcelain capital of the world for over a millennium, began a massive revival of classical imperial patterns for the global market during the 1970s and 80s.
Maker / Origin
The mark on the base identifies this as a product of the state-run kilns in Jingdezhen during a period when China was reopening its doors to international trade.
Condition & Value
The piece appears to be in excellent vintage condition with vibrant colors and no visible chips or cracks. While these were produced in significant quantities, lidded examples in the 'Famille Noire' (black ground) style are more desirable than the standard white-ground…
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