Platter

Qing dynasty, reign of Qianlong

Macau Museum
Lisbon, Portugal

A rare example because of the decoration. The different stages in the manufacture of porcelain are clearly depicted: transporting the raw clay, the potter’s wheel, glazing and removing the pieces from the kiln.

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Title: Platter
Date Created: Qing dynasty, reign of Qianlong
Location: The Macau Museum
Location Created: China
Physical Dimensions: L. 33.3 cm, W. 26.0 cm
Photographer: Paulo Alexandrino, Masayuki Kondo
External Link: Download image
Medium: Porcelain decorated with underglazed cobalt-blue enmel
Art Genre: Pottery
Art Form: Ceramic
Accession Number: Inv. 740

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