Polychrome Peony Porcelain Enamel Gaiwan

The Gaiwan is decorated with enamel colors, a decorative technique derived from painted enamel. Porcelain with enamel color decoration, also known as enameled porcelain (formally called "painted enamel on porcelain"), is often referred to simply as enamel color. Enamel color is a technique that transfers the painted enamel technique onto the porcelain body as an overglaze decoration. The Gaiwan is adorned with diamond-shaped enamel color decoration, with a plum blossom motif in the center as an accent. It also features blooming peony flower patterns on the lid. The base of the lidded bowl is similarly adorned with powder enamel color decoration. When the Gaiwan is placed on the base, it can also hold tea to prevent any spills onto the table. This Gaiwan showcases the exquisite beauty of enamel color decoration and the craftsmanship of porcelain. Enamel colors are vibrant and the patterns are delicate with a sense of depth. The plum blossom and peony flower motifs symbolize elegance a