Title
Teacup
Year/Period
Late 19th-early 20th centuries
Region
China
Material
Dimension
Object size: H4.3 x Dia 7.4 cm
Accession No.
C-0030
Collection of
This porcelain teacup with a slightly everted rim is decorated in underglaze blue with a floral design.The production of blue and white ceramics in large quantities started during the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368) for the Middle Eastern market. By the Ming (1368-1644), blue and white wares were produced for the emperor, domestic consumption and for export to many places such as Southeast Asia, Japan and Europe. Such was the appeal of Chinese blue and white porcelain that it inspired potters from Iran, Vietnam to the Netherlands to create similar pieces. Blue decorated wares continued to be made in China throughout the Qing dynasty (1644-1911) and remain in production today.
