Cockerel Saucer
OwnerOwned by
James Cromar Watt
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
Date1700 - 1749
Object NameSaucer
Mediumporcelain
ClassificationsCeramics
Dimensions11.3cm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS014511
About MeThis small, fluted porcelain saucer is hand-painted with a cockerel, crab and flowers including peonies.The rooster is one of the calendrical animals in the Chinese zodiac.
Born in Aberdeen, James Cromar Watt (1862-1940) was an architect, enamellist and jeweller who amassed a vast collection of decorative art from overseas including Chinese lacquer ware, metalwork, ceramics, carvings and textiles. After his death, many of these objects were bequeathed to Aberdeen City Council.
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This saucer has a very ornate form and design, whereas most people use very plain crockery for day to day use. If you had something like this, would you use it or put it on display?
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Daoguang Period (early 19th Century)
possibly early 20th Century
James Cromar Watt
Ming Dynasty, Yongle Period, 1402 - 1424
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
19th Century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, c.1795
