
Porcelain teacup and saucer with hand-painted floral decoration and gold trim, marked with 'H' and two peacocks
Selling Price
$20
History
This teacup and saucer bears the distinctive mark of Huaguang Porcelain, a Chinese manufacturer that produced export-quality porcelain during the mid-to-late 20th century. The 'H' flanked by two peacocks is characteristic of their factory mark, used on pieces made for Western markets. These pieces were part of China's thriving export porcelain industry, which created affordable yet decorative tableware that mimicked European styles while maintaining Chinese manufacturing techniques. Such pieces appeal to collectors of vintage Chinese export porcelain, tea enthusiasts, and those interested in mid-century decorative arts. The hand-painted floral motifs combined with gold trim reflect the era's taste for delicate, feminine tea services. These items are valued for their nostalgic charm, affordable elegance, and representation of China's post-war export trade, making them popular among collectors of vintage tableware and those who appreciate the fusion of Eastern craftsmanship with Western aesthetic preferences.
Origin
China
Maker
Huaguang Porcelain (indicated by H with peacocks mark)
Time period
circa 1960–1980