Chinese Plate with Carp
OwnerOwned by
James Cromar Watt
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
DateQing Dynasty, early 19th century
Object NamePlate
Mediumporcelain
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsOverall: Height: 2.8 cm
Base: Diameter: 13 cm
Base: Diameter: 13 cm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS024046
About MeChinese plate decorated with pattern of sacred carp, symbolic of wealth and harmony. The term ‘Export Porcelain’ denotes items which have been manufactured in the East specifically for export to Europe and America. With the formation of the East India Company in 1600, trade between Britain and the Orient flourished. Along with silk and tea, porcelain became one of the most important exports. It was generally stored in the lowest part of the hold so that its weight gave the ship stability and because it would not be damaged by water.
Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Meiji Period, 1868 - 1912
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
19th Century
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, c.1795
