Saucer

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Saucer

probably 18th century

The “peacock green” glaze was often applied to architectural elements, notably roof tiles. During the Qing period, the glaze was improved with the addition of copper carbonate and sodium. When the translucent glaze pools, it produces a sapphire hue.

Porcelain with turquoise glaze

Eugene Fuller Memorial Collection

35.573

Not currently on view

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