Antique Qianlong Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Teacup, 18th Century

Dimension: 3 inches (7.62cm) 

Fine Chinese export armorial porcelain teacup commissioned for European nobility during the Qianlong reign (1736–1795).

Hand-painted full heraldic crest on both sides of the bowl, featuring cranes, trefoils, wheat sheaves, globes and trees within the shield, surrounded by scrollwork and floral mantling. Geometric border along the rim, small scattered floral sprigs on the body, clean glazed base with tight foot ring.

Condition:
Excellent antique condition: no chips, cracks, hairlines or restorations. Only minor age wear to the rim and foot rim enamel; all painted decoration is intact with minimal fading.

Keywords:
Qianlong armorial teacup, Chinese export porcelain, European family crest, 18th century armorial ware, famille rose teacup