Saucer
The saucer is complete. It is circular in shape. The wall is flared at the top, and the rim is straight. The wall curves at the base towards the sock, which is flat. It rests on a wide annular foot. The underside of the base is recessed and flat. The foot is beveled and free of glaze. The decoration covers the outer face of the saucer, as well as the inner rim and base. The decoration is floral and of the external brown coating type, known as Batavia. It is hand-painted in underglaze blue. The ribbon below the inner rim is decorated with a latticework of two similar elements repeated in alternation: a double cross and four cross points. The decoration on the inner wall consists of a group of long, wavy leafy stems, with a ribbed central flower. The remaining part is occupied by small leafy stems with flowers. The entire outer surface is covered with a shiny, iron-based brown coating, which also covers the top of the rim.
- Accession Number 2018.10.1194
- Date 1770 c
- Materials ceramics, fine hard-paste porcelain from China
- Measurements 3,2 x 13,384 cm
- Accession Number 2018.10.1194
- Date 1770 c
- Materials ceramics, fine hard-paste porcelain from China
- Measurements 3,2 x 13,384 cm
© Collection Pointe-à-Callière, Paul-Gaston L'Anglais fonds,2018.010.1194
Photo by René Bouchard
- On display
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