Famille noire porcelain, characterized by a black enamel background and vibrant polychrome motifs, represents a distinctive and striking style within Qing Dynasty ceramics, often associated with the Kangxi reign.
While "Famille Noire" is most closely associated with the Qing Dynasty, some early influences of this style, which features a black enamel background that sets off other overglaze colors, can be seen in some late Ming Dynasty ceramics. These pieces are a testament to the experimental nature of pottery production during this time period and its influence on the styles and techniques that would emerge in later eras.