Chinese Blue and White Lidded Jar
OwnerOwned by
James Cromar Watt
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
DateQing Dynasty, 1650-1699 or possibly 19th century copy
Object NameJar
Mediumporcelain
ClassificationsCeramics
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS015086
About MeFrom the 18th century onwards, the Chinese manufactured blue and white for export in vast quantities, particularly from the kilns at Jingdezhen. The process involves painting cobalt oxide directly onto the surface of unglazed porcelain which is then covered with a clear glaze and fired at a high temperature, resulting in a technique known as under-glaze blue. Because of this technique which required less firing than coloured enamels, blue and white porcelain was less costly to produce. Imported blue and white porcelain often depicts Chinese landscapes with pagodas and bridges which became the inspiration for the ‘Willow Pattern’, a design developed by English pottery manufacturers in the late 18th century.More About Me
Blue and white wear involves cobalt oxide painted directly on porcelain followed by a clear glaze: cheaper than coloured enamels, it was used extensively from the 18th century on for exports
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
18th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1736 - 1795
Qing Dynasty, late 18th century
Qing Dynasty, late 18th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Jiaqing Period, 1796-1820
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
James Cromar Watt
Ming Dynasty, 1522 - 1619
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
1800 - 1849
