Embossed Elegance – Vintage Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer Set

Where carved relief meets modern geometry — this vintage-inspired coffee cup & saucer set brings textured elegance to everyday coffee moments.

Each cup features a crisp faceted “bloom” pattern around the body and a sleek angular handle, creating a balanced silhouette that feels sculptural yet comfortable in hand. The fired ceramic surface has a refined, understated sheen that elevates any table setting.

Available in four classic finishes — Pure White, Warm Red-Brown, Soft Light Ochre, and Deep Dark Ochre — each tone highlights the relief lines differently, playing with light and shadow for rich visual depth.

Perfect for espresso, Americano, or afternoon cappuccino, the matching saucer neatly frames the cup and keeps your tabletop tidy — practical for home, office, or café service.

Includes (per set): 1 × coffee cup, 1 × saucer

Artisan Heritage

• Made in: Jingdezhen, China — celebrated as the “Porcelain Capital” for over a millennium. Nestled in the hills of Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen has been the beating heart of Chinese ceramics since the Song dynasty. Once home to imperial kilns producing wares exclusively for the royal court, its legacy lives on through generations of master artisans. Every piece from this region carries echoes of dynastic elegance, time-honored technique, and cultural refinement.
• Crafted by: Master artisans who inherit generations of traditional ceramic craftsmanship, shaping each piece entirely by hand using slow wheel-throwing and brush-glazing techniques
• Firing process: Kiln-fired at 1325°C for a full 24 hours, undergoing a rigorous 72-step journey from clay to porcelain — each stage enhancing its strength, resilience, and delicate tactility
• Legacy: Jingdezhen porcelain has graced royal courts, Silk Road caravans, and collectors' shelves around the world. Today, its legacy lives on through a quiet elegance that blends timeless form with contemporary soul

Product Details

• Set Includes: 1 ×  coffee cup, 1 × saucer
• Dimensions: Cup Ø9.5 × H6.5 cm; Saucer Ø16 × H2.3 cm
• Capacity: 200ml
  
• Material: High-fired porcelain with hand-brushed white slip coating (fen-yin technique). Matte finish with natural surface variation and exposed clay texture.
• Finish: High-quality glaze with subtle brushstroke texture, creating a refined visual depth. Each piece is handcrafted, with natural variations in tone and pattern that make it uniquely its own.

Meaning & Symbolism

• Fen-yin (white slipware) is a traditional ceramic technique where a layer of white slip — a liquid clay — is brushed over a darker clay body. Instead of smoothing or covering completely, the artist leaves the surface intentionally uneven, allowing the underlying material to show through. This creates a unique texture and depth, often called a “white blush” or “ceramic makeup.” Each piece reveals hand-brushed marks, thickness variations, and natural imperfections — a celebration of imperfection and individuality in handmade porcelain.
• Carved Geometry — The angular handle and embossed petal-like relief on the cup create a striking architectural presence. This sculptural balance makes each sip feel refined, turning everyday coffee moments into elegant rituals.
• Layered Tones — The glaze shifts subtly across four hues: pure White for serene minimalism, warm Red-Brown for vintage charm, soft Light Ochre for natural calm, and deep Dark Ochre for quiet sophistication. The textured surface enhances the play of light and shadow, adding visual depth.
• Timeless Utility — Designed to hold both espresso shots and afternoon cappuccinos, the 200ml cup with matching saucer fits seamlessly into home, office, or café settings. Its crafted durability and understated luxury make it a versatile companion.

Craft Story: Jingdezhen

• Historical Significance: Nestled in the misty mountains of Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen has been crafting porcelain for over 1,700 years. The city’s kilns once produced imperial ware for Tang and Song courts, setting technical and aesthetic benchmarks that shaped East Asian ceramics for centuries.
• Ceramic Innovation: Beyond its legacy, Jingdezhen is a crucible of innovation — where traditional hand-throwing and glazing coexist with contemporary experimentation. Studios in the region continue to develop unique clay bodies, custom glazes, and sculptural techniques passed down through apprenticeships and artist guilds.
• Cultural Impact: From monochrome wares to celadon and blue-and-white porcelain, Jingdezhen’s artistic output has long been a cultural ambassador of Chinese craftsmanship. Its ceramics have crossed oceans, appearing in museum collections and collector circles from Kyoto to Amsterdam.
• Modern Renaissance: Today’s Jingdezhen is a vibrant creative hub — home to thousands of independent ceramic artists, design studios, and cross-disciplinary collaborations. The city bridges past and present, producing work that is both deeply rooted and globally relevant.
  

Care Instructions

• Dishwasher safe — suitable for everyday machine washing
• Microwave safe — porcelain is heat-resistant and beverage-safe

• Also easy to hand wash — gentle cleaning preserves the artisan texture and glaze