Chinese Blue and White Saucer
Datec.1800
Object NameSaucer
Mediumporcelain
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsOverall: Height: 3.3 cm
Top: Diameter: 12.6 cm
Base: Diameter: 7.6 cm
Top: Diameter: 12.6 cm
Base: Diameter: 7.6 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1968.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS000780
About MeThis Chinese blue and white porcelain saucer is decorated with a river scene, islands and houses inside a decorative border.The term ‘blue and white’ consists of a cobalt-blue underglaze decoration laid over the white porcelain body with a transparent glaze.
Blue and white ceramics were exported from China to Europe from the 17th century onwards and were widely imitated by European porcelain companies.
Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
18th Century
18th century
Kuang-Hsu Dynasty, 1875-1908
Early 19th century
Early 19th Century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 1650-1699 or possibly 19th century copy
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
