Cobalt Peony

Indulge in regal elegance with this handcrafted Cobalt Peony Relief Tea Cup—a fusion of intricate underglaze art and tactile relief detailing, steeped in Chinese cultural symbolism.

Design: Peony Motif & Dual-Hue Artistry

The cup’s body features a dense underglaze blue peony scroll (peonies = “king of flowers,” symbolizing wealth, honor, and prosperity) rendered in a reverse blue-and-white style (white blossoms on a deep cobalt background). The interior adds a striking contrast: a raised relief peony in underglaze red (a rare, labor-intensive technique) that catches light and adds texture to every sip.