Saucers
MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateearly 19th century
MediumMold-formed Chinese export porcelain with overglaze enamels in orange, pink, green, and purple
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter of each saucer): 5 1/2in. (14cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineBequest of Agnes T. Allen
Object number1968.15.1.4-.6
DescriptionThree round, Chinese export porcelain saucers, each with ribbed sides and scalloped rims. Each saucer is decorated in the center with a large cluster of flowers surrounded by four evenly-spaced clusters of flowers. The central flower consists of two pink flowers and green and orange leaves. The smaller surrounding clusters of flowers are pink and orange enamel, surrounded by green leaves. At the rim of each saucer, a line of orange enamel follows the scalloped edge. Just below this is a line of orange enamel (on saucers .4 and .5) and a line of purple enamel (on saucer .6). Below the scalloped line, a line of purple dots follows the shape of the scalloped line. Imperfections in the porcelain appear as black dots on the surface of the saucers.
The enamel on the central purple has begun to wear off one saucer .4.
The enamel on the central purple has begun to wear off one saucer .4.
Status
Not on view
