Hundred Birds Facing the Phoenix 百鸟朝凤 Bone China 11-Piece Tableware Gift Set – Purplish Red or Light Blue

Hundred Birds Facing the Phoenix 百鸟朝凤 Bone China Tableware

This 11-piece Chinese bone china set centres on the classic Hundred Birds Facing the Phoenix 百鸟朝凤 decorative theme, combining phoenix-and-bird imagery, flowering branches, butterflies, rock forms and refined gold-tone borders. Two colour stories are available: a saturated purplish red for a dramatic statement and a light blue version for a softer, airy table setting.

11-Piece Set Configuration

• 1 × 10.5-inch flat plate – approx. 27 cm diameter
• 1 × 8-inch flat plate – approx. 21 cm diameter
• 2 × 5-inch footed bowls – approx. 11 × 6 cm
• 2 × coffee cups + 2 × matching saucers – cups approx. 12 × 7.5 cm
• 2 × small soup spoons – approx. 15.5 × 4 cm
• 1 × tasting / dessert dish – approx. 8.5 cm diameter

Total: 11 coordinated pieces.

How to Style It

For a formal two-person setting, use the 10.5-inch plate and 8-inch plate as visual anchors, place the two footed bowls toward the centre, and position the cup-and-saucer sets slightly above each place setting. The gold-tone edging works especially well with brass or champagne-coloured cutlery, while the bird-and-flower imagery pairs naturally with ivory linen, dark timber, lacquered furniture and marble tabletops.

The purplish-red version is ideal for richer interiors, festive dinners and dramatic display cabinets. The light-blue version works beautifully in brighter rooms, contemporary European schemes, pastel dining areas and elegant New Chinese interiors.

Display as Decorative Tableware

The 10.5-inch plate is strong enough visually to serve as the centrepiece of a shelf or sideboard arrangement. Display it vertically on a plate stand, layer the 8-inch plate slightly in front, then place one cup, bowl and spoon at the base. This creates a compact decorative vignette that still leaves the pieces easy to remove for dining.

Gift Ideas

The 百鸟朝凤 theme has long been used in Chinese decorative arts as an auspicious image for celebration, harmony and distinction, making this set particularly suitable for weddings, engagements, housewarming, anniversaries, Lunar New Year, birthdays, host gifts and refined corporate gifting. The coordinated 11-piece format is substantial without requiring the storage space of a full banquet service.

FAQ

What are the two colour options?
Choose Purplish Red for a bold jewel-tone centrepiece or Light Blue for a softer, brighter table setting. Both use the same 11-piece configuration.

Is this set suitable for two people?
Yes. Two bowls, two cup-and-saucer settings and two spoons make it particularly practical for a two-person tea, dessert or light-meal service, with shared plates and tasting dish.

How can I use it for afternoon tea?
Use the 8-inch plate for pastries or sandwiches, the smaller tasting dish for sweets or condiments, and the two cup-and-saucer settings for tea or coffee. The larger 10.5-inch plate can act as a shared serving plate.

How should I display it when not in use?
Stand the large plate upright, overlap the smaller plate in front, and arrange a cup, bowl and spoon at the base. The pattern reads clearly from across the room, so it works well in glass cabinets and open shelving.

What interiors suit the set?
It complements New Chinese, Chinoiserie, contemporary European, romantic, eclectic and luxury-classic interiors. Dark wood and brass emphasise the traditional richness; pale stone and ivory textiles make the colours feel lighter and more modern.

Is it suitable as a wedding or housewarming gift?
Yes. The auspicious bird-and-phoenix theme, coordinated gift-set format and decorative presentation make it especially appropriate for milestone occasions.

Can the two colours be mixed in one tablescape?
Yes. Use one colour as the dominant place-setting tone and the other as an accent plate or display piece. Repeating the same gold-tone edging keeps the mixed setting visually coherent.