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Saucer

Object Name:
Saucer
Object ID:
1941.001.41
Place of Origin:
Canton (Guangzhou Province), China
Date:
1800-1840
Description:
Circular plate with sides flaring outward from flat base 3 1/2" (3.5") in diameter. Interior surface decorated with painted underglaze blue Canton river and pagoda scene with elements similar to typical Canton scenes but differently arranged. Wide borders on interior surface of flared sides ornamented with diagonal lines arranged with resemblance to herringbone pattern. Exterior surface undecorated. Medium quality painting in light blue.
Material:
Ceramic
Porcelain - Hard paste
Dimensions:
H-1.1 Dia-6.25 inches
Credit Line:
Gift of Margaret H. Jewell
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