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Chinese export, China

Tureen with Cover, late 1800s

Description

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

Chinese export

Title

Tureen with Cover

Year

late 1800s

Medium

Porcelain with enamels, glaze, and gilding

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • gold,
  • porcelain,
  • enamel

Dimensions

Width: 17.8 x 16.5 cm (7 x 6 1/2 inches) base

Place

China

Type

  • Ceramics

Credit

Bequest of Amey Willson Hart

Object Number

58.103.11

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Trading Earth

April 9, 2022 - January 28, 2024

Queen of the Insects

December 11, 2009 - May 9, 2010

The smooth and luminous porcelain base combined with enameling and gold surface embellishment decorating this selection from a 125-piece dinner service mimics the glimmer and shine of the butterfly. Available in Europe beginning in the 14th century, Chinese export porcelain became immensely popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. With their advanced understanding of embellishment techniques, Chinese artisans made porcelain goods that proved irresistible to the Western market. It was not until the second half of the 20th century, with the discovery of mica metal oxide pigments, that stable pearl luster tints became available to artisans. In the
meantime Chinese goods, from porcelain to feather cloisonné to silk embroidered robes, reigned supreme in capturing the iridescence of the butterfly wing.

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