China
Yongzheng 1723-1735
Famille noir
Familia Noir: This refers to a distinctive color palette used in Chinese porcelain, characterized by a black background or glaze that contrasts sharply with brightly colored overglaze enamels. The famille noire is part of the broader famille verte palette, which was popular during the Kangxi period but continued to evolve during Yongzheng’s reign. The black enamel background would often be used to highlight and enhance the vivid colors of the floral and figurative designs painted over it.