Skip to main content
Chinese Plate/Charger
Chinese Plate/Charger
Chinese Plate/Charger
Chinese Plate/Charger

Chinese Plate/Charger

Owner (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
DateQing Dynasty, 1800 - 1849
Object NamePlate
Mediumporcelain
ClassificationsCeramics
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS015228
About MeThis large, round plate or charger is decorated with a pearl blue glaze and an overglaze of hand-painted birds, flowers and bamboo. It is dated to the first half of the nineteenth century, during the Qing Dynasty. The Qing Dynasty spanned from 1644 to around 1912, and was the last imperial dynasty before the Republic of China was created.

James Cromar Watt was an artist, architect and jeweller, who was born and lived in Aberdeen in the nineteenth and twentieth century. In his later life he became an enthusiast for Chinese ceramics and artifacts, and this dish was part of his vast collection.

Chinese Ivory Framed Fan with Lacquer Box
James Cromar Watt
19th Century
Chinese Ivory Fan with Brown and Gold Lacquer Box
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
Hand-Painted Chinese Fan
James Cromar Watt
1870-1899
Chinese Bowl
Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Pair of Chinese Canton Vases
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
Plate with Overglaze Painting
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1736-1796
Chinese Embroidered Tabard with Dragons
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
Framed Chinese Bridal Hair Ornaments
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Daoguang Period (early 19th Century)
Cockerel Saucer
James Cromar Watt
1700 - 1749
Chinese Ivory Framed Fan with Lacquer Box
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Chinese Armorial Punch Bowl
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, c.1795
Chinese Embroidered Tunic
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Moon Flask on Stand
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 18th - 19th century
Chinese Flower Holder
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1736-1795
Chinese Red Silk Embroidered Banner
James Cromar Watt
19th century
Chinese Embroidered Sleeveband with Flowers and Butterflies
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 19th century