Saucer
Datelate 18th century
Maker
Chinese
Label TextThe motif of an Oriental-looking farmer herding an elephant may echo Europe's interest in India, raising the possibility the saucer was made for the Anglo-Colonial market.
Object number79.116.3
Photo CreditPhoto: Paul Macapia
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Porcelain Stories: From China to Europe", February 17, 2000-May 7, 2000 (2/17/2000 - 5/7/2000)Published ReferencesEmerson, Julie, Jennifer Chen, & Mimi Gardner Gates, "Porcelain Stories, From China to Europe", Seattle Art Museum, 2000, pg. 258Credit LineGift of Mrs. Charles E. Stuart
Dimensions1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm), height
4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm), diameter
MediumHard paste porcelain, export ware
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