Tea bowl and saucer
Datelate 18th century
Label TextHere images of Venus are juxtaposed without any strong structural coherence. They were likely selected by the Chinese potter from several different larger European compositions and rearranged to decorate these two pieces. Nevertheless, with their repeated portrayal of Venus and sharing the theme of love, the images relate well with each other.
Object number84.66
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)
Tacoma, Washington, Tacoma Art Museum, "Russian America: The Forgotten Frontier", July 27- October 21, 1990, (7/27-10/21/90); Anchorage Museum of History and Art, Anchorage, Alaska, (11/18/90 - 2/10/91); Alaska State Museum , Juneau, Alaska (5/10-11/17/91); Oakland Museum, Oakland, California, (6-9/92)Published ReferencesEmerson, Julie, Jennifer Chen, & Mimi Gardner Gates, "Porcelain Stories, From China to Europe", Seattle Art Museum, 2000, pg. 257
Johns, Christopher M.S. China and the Church: Chinoiserie in Global Context. Oakland: University of California Press, 2016; p. 58, reproduced fig. 16.Credit LineGift of Mrs. Frank H. Molitor in honor of the museum's 50th year
Dimensionstea bowl: 2 x 3 7/16in. (5.1 x 8.7cm)
saucer: 5 1/2in. (14cm)
MediumHard paste porcelain
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