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Introduction

Mrs. Alexis B. Hafken Farago Bridge Gallery

Global Cobalt: Blue and White Ceramics of the World

A global journey can be launched through an exploration of ceramics with blue decoration on a shining white ground. The mineral cobalt is the colorant most often used to create these hues, from soft grayish blue to a dazzling sapphire.

But while the palette is simple, the wares themselves reveal complex artistic, social, economic, and cultural connections, vividly illustrating the intriguing history and ongoing legacy of blue and white.

Selected Objects

Chinese, China

Plate, ca. 1810
No Image Available

Chinese export, China

Plate, 1790-1800

Chinese export, China

Trencher Salt, 1790-1800

Chinese export, China

Trencher Salt, 1790-1800
No Image Available

Chinese export, China

Bowl, 1790-1800

Chinese, China

Creamer, ca. 1800

Chinese, China

Teapot, ca. 1800

Chinese, China

Vase, 1690-1710

Jan Van Duijn, designer

Tea Caddy, ca. 1760

Chinese, China

Saucer, ca. 1800

Chinese, China

Saucer, ca. 1800

Chinese, China

Teacup, ca. 1800

French

Pair of Shoes, 1700s

Enoch Wood and Sons

Sugar Bowl with Cover, ca. 1840

Chinese export, China

Platter, ca. 1830

Chinese export, China

Platter, ca. 1830

Chinese, China

Bough Pot, ca. 1790

Worcester Porcelain Company

Saucer, ca. 1770

Worcester Porcelain Company

Tea Caddy, ca. 1770

English

Tea Caddy, ca. 1800
No Image Available

Chinese export, China

Dish with Cover, 1790-1800

Chinese export, China

Tureen and Stand, 1790-1800

Worcester Porcelain Company

Sugar Bowl, ca. 1770

Dutch, Probably Delft

Plaque, ca. 1700

Worcester Porcelain Company

Teapot, ca. 1770

Enoch Wood and Sons, manufacturer

Teapot, ca. 1840

Enoch Wood and Sons

Creamer, ca. 1840

Dutch

Plate, 1650-1675

Chinese, China

Plate, ca. 1810

Chinese export, China

Chocolate Pot, 1800

Worcester Porcelain Company

Saucer, ca. 1770
No Image Available

English, Castleford

Sugar Bowl, 1790-1820

English, Worcester England

Chestnut Basket on Stand, ca. 1765

Worcester Porcelain Company

Teacup, ca. 1770

English, Castleford

Teapot, 1790-1820

Dutch, Probably Delft

Plate, 1710-1730

Dutch, Probably Delft

Plate, 1710-1730

Worcester Porcelain Company

Saucer, ca. 1770
No Image Available

Worcester Porcelain Company

Cup and Saucer, ca. 1770

Dutch

Plate, 1700s

Worcester Porcelain Company

Spoon Tray, ca. 1770

Worcester Porcelain Company

Saucer, ca. 1770

Chinese

Tea Caddy, ca. 1800

Chinese, China

Coffee Cup, ca. 1800

J. van der Tos, designer

Plate Depicting a Metalsmith's Shop, 1783

Chinese export

Sugar Bowl, ca. 1800

Chinese, China

Saucer, ca. 1800

Worcester Porcelain Company

Creamer, ca. 1770

Worcester Porcelain Company

Coffeepot, ca. 1770

Dutch, Probably Delft

Plate, 1700s

Chinese export, China

Pitcher, ca. 1800

Worcester Porcelain Company

Dish, ca. 1770

Worcester Porcelain Company

Dish, ca. 1770

Worcester Porcelain Company, manufacturer

Bough Pot, ca. 1765 - 1770

Worcester Porcelain Company, manufacturer

Bough Pot, ca. 1756-1770

Chinese export, China

Covered Vase, ca. 1800

Dutch, Delft Probably

Plate, 1725-1750

English

Plate, ca. 1750

Worcester Porcelain Company

Coffee Cup, ca. 1770

English

Platter, early 1800s

Chinese export, China

Coffeepot, ca. 1800

German, Berlin

Plate, early 1800s

Chinese export, China

Covered Vase, ca. 1800

Du Paquier Porcelain Manufactory

Plate, early 1800s

Chinese, China

Tea Caddy, ca. 1820

Worcester Porcelain Company

Teacup, ca. 1770

Dutch, Delft

Basket, 1700s

Chinese, China

Double-Necked Vessel, 1600s

Chinese, China

Pair of Vessels, 1600s

English

Plate, ca. 1760

Chinese export, China

Milk Jug, 1800

Worcester Porcelain Company

Teacup, ca. 1770

Chinese, China

Plate, Early 1800s - Mid 1800s
No Image Available

English, Castleford

Milk Jug, 1790-1820

Chinese, China

Plate, ca. 1810

Chinese, China

Water Jar, Rama V, 1868 - 1910

Chinese

Lidded Jar and Cup, Rama V, 1868 - 1910

Dale Chihuly

Gilded Frost and Jet Chandelier, 2008

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