Celadon Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer – Meissen – Manufacture Raynaud – Limoges, Late 20th Century

A delightful set comprising a tea cup and matching saucer in Limoges porcelain, made by Manufacture Raynaud.

The cup features a cylindrical shape with clean, balanced lines, enhanced by an exceptionally fine, delicately curved handle. It rests on a striking saucer whose slightly irregular shape and subtly undulating contours lend an organic quality to the ensemble.

The distinctive feature of this piece is its porcelain, coloured throughout in a delicate pale blue-green celadon hue. This soft, uniform colour extends across both the cup and saucer, while the transparent glaze gives the surface a smooth, luminous finish. The colour shifts subtly with the light, ranging from very pale celadon blue to almost lichen-like tones.

Both refined and understated, the design reflects a contemporary approach to Limoges porcelain. The simplicity of the cup contrasts elegantly with the freer silhouette of the saucer, whose gently faceted, undulating edges give the ensemble its distinctive character.

A beautiful example of Manufacture Raynaud's craftsmanship, where the quality of the porcelain and the subtlety of the material create an object that is refined, timeless and unmistakably modern. This piece combines a classic form with a delicate celadon colour.

This item comes from a manufacturer's clearance. It was classified as a factory second when it left the factory. It remains in its original condition and may display minor variations or irregularities associated with this classification, but is new and shows no major apparent defects.