999 Sterling Silver Qing Hua Thousand Flowers Gift Set

In the tradition of Jingdezhen's imperial kilns, where a single motif could take a master painter an entire season to complete, the 999 Sterling Silver Qing Hua Thousand Flowers Gift Set covers every surface in an unbroken field of bloom. Peonies, chrysanthemums, plum blossoms, and lotus flowers tumble across the porcelain in deep cobalt blue, their petals interlocking in the classical wanhua (千花) style that once adorned the most prized vessels of the Ming and Qing courts. 

Finished with a S999 sterling silver rim, each piece unites the luminous clarity of blue-and-white porcelain with the cool refinement of pure silver, producing a set as complete in meaning as it is in beauty.

Key Features

• Material: High-fired porcelain with qinghua (blue-and-white) underglaze and S999 sterling silver rim
• Available in: Teapot Set · Overhead Handle Pot Set
• Set includes: 1 teapot or overhead handle pot · 6 tea cups · 1 tea tray · 1 gift carry case
• Ideal for: Gongfu tea ceremony, daily tea ritual, gifting

Choose Your Set

The Thousand Flowers Gift Set is offered in two configurations, each centred on a different vessel form from the Chinese tea tradition.

1. Teapot Set

Anchored by the classic side-handle teapot in the scholar's pouring style, this set is suited to those who prefer the quiet, considered ritual of a traditional gongfu service. The teapot sits low and balanced, its spout curved for a clean, uninterrupted pour.

• Teapot: Height 10cm · Mouth diameter 4.9cm · Capacity 140ml
• Tea cups (×6): Height 4.9cm · Mouth diameter 6cm · Capacity 50ml each
• Tea tray: Length 28.5cm · Width 15.1cm · Height 1.2cm

2. Overhead Handle Pot Set (提梁壶)

Centred on the overhead handle pot, an ancient vessel form in which a high arching handle spans the lid from above, this set carries a more ceremonial and sculptural presence. The overhead handle pot has been favoured in Chinese tea culture for its elegance in pouring and its striking visual authority when placed at the centre of the tea table.

• Overhead handle pot: Height 12.6cm · Mouth diameter 5.6cm · Capacity 280ml
• Tea cups (×6): Height 4.9cm · Mouth diameter 6cm · Capacity 50ml each
• Tea tray: Length 28.5cm · Width 15.1cm · Height 1.2cm

Artisan Craftsmanship

The thousand flowers pattern is among the most demanding in the blue-and-white tradition: there is no negative space to rest in, no plain ground to anchor the eye. Every centimetre of the surface must be filled with intention, each flower drawn freehand in cobalt underglaze before the first firing, the blooms layered and interlocking with a density that demands both technical mastery and extraordinary patience. The sterling silver rim is applied by hand after firing, fitted with precision to the mouth of each piece. Together, cobalt and silver produce a contrast that is at once cool and luminous, restrained and lavish.

Cultural Symbolism

In Chinese visual culture, a field of unbroken flowers is never merely decorative. It is an expression of abundance, the thousand blooms a metaphor for the ten thousand things of the natural world existing in harmony and without end. The peony speaks of wealth and honour; the chrysanthemum of longevity and scholarly virtue; the lotus of purity rising from muddy waters; the plum of resilience in adversity. To drink from a vessel covered in all of them is to hold in your hands the full vocabulary of Chinese blessing, offered in a single, uninterrupted breath of blue and white.

The Perfect Gift

Presented in a signature gift carry case, the 999 Sterling Silver Qing Hua Thousand Flowers Gift Set is a distinguished offering for collectors, tea connoisseurs, and those who honour the depth of Chinese cultural heritage. A cherished gift for Chinese New Year, weddings, milestone celebrations, housewarming, or any occasion deserving something truly refined.

Imperial Brocade Gift Box

For a gifting experience as considered as the piece itself, the Imperial Brocade Gift Box is available as a top-up at $32.80. Inspired by the rich textile traditions of the Tang imperial court, the brocade box elevates the presentation with layers of cultural symbolism and tactile luxury, making it the complete expression of refined Chinese artisanship.

Where a thousand flowers bloom across cobalt and silver, a gift set to be treasured across generations.