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Blue and White Oriental Plate
Chinese Blue and White Plate
Blue and White Oriental Plate
Blue and White Oriental Plate

Chinese Blue and White Plate

DateMing Dynasty, 17th century
Object NamePlate
Mediumporcelain
ClassificationsCeramics
AcquisitionCochrane Collection, presented in 1995 with assistance from the National Art Collections Fund.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS024747
About MeBlue and white is perhaps the best known and most popular type of porcelain. The technique came to prominence in China during the Yuan Dynasty, 1279-1368. It 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. By the late 17th century, Chinese blue and white had become fashionable in Europe and was collected by royalty and nobility for display.
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