Chinese Bowl
DateEarly 19th century
Object NameBowl
Mediumporcelain
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsOverall: Height: 4.8 cm
Top: Diameter: 8 cm
Base: Diameter: 3.9 cm
Top: Diameter: 8 cm
Base: Diameter: 3.9 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1968.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS000799
About MeThis blue and white Chinese bowl is decorated with river scenes on the interior and exterior.The term 'blue and white' refers to a cobalt-blue underglaze decoration laid over the white porcelain body and covered in a transparent glaze.
Blue and white was made in China from the 9th century onwards and was widely imitated by European porcelain manufacturers.
Early 19th Century
1800 - 1849
18th century
Early 19th Century
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
18th Century
James Cromar Watt
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Jiaqing Period, 1796-1820
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1736 - 1795
James Cromar Watt
Ming Dynasty, Yongle Period, 1402 - 1424
James Cromar Watt
James Cromar Watt
Ming Dynasty, 15th - 16th century
Late 18th Century
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
mid 19th Century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 1650-1699 or possibly 19th century copy
