Saucer
Dateca. 1735
Maker
French, Chantilly
Label TextThe beautifully translucent, jewel-like enamel colors of the Chantilly factory are evident in this depiction of boys at play. In Japan, these figures were known as Chinese boys (karako).
Object number87.142.15
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. 175Credit LineDorothy Condon Falknor Collection of European Ceramics
Dimensions1 1/4 in. (3.18 cm), height
5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm), diameter
Diam. bottom: 2 3/4 in.
MediumSoft paste porcelain
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