GREEN WITH FLOWERS
This piece is a reproduction of porcelain ware embellished in soft colors which were export porcelain
during the late Qing Dynasty (1875-1911 AD). The design was brought to China by a European merchant. The presentation and the embellishment of the wares are very beautiful. A Turkish flower constitutes the theme of the beautiful design. Two rare plants surround a big blooming flower at the center. The flowers and the plants apparently belong to the flora of a foreign country as they are not found in China. The design was probably the favorite of a certain European. It was applied on porcelain wares which he ordered from China for his personal use.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Pottery was invented by the Chinese as early as 5000 BC. However, porcelain was not successfully made until the 10th century. It was even later in the 17th century that soft colored porcelain wares first appeared. The pigment for soft colors was obtained from the oxides of various metals with low melting points. It is an over-glaze. Soft-colored porcelain wares come in many designs, including the Indian lotus, human characters, flowers, fruit, dragons, phoenixes, birds, animals, aquatic plants and other patterns. The various emperors of Qing Dynasty (1662-1911 AD) loved the soft colored porcelain wares. Official kilns were set up to produce these items for use in the Royal Palace, and as gifts awarded to the relatives of the royal family and the accredited government officials. Soft colored porcelain wares were also very popular in Europe. From 17th century, European merchants and the Dutch East India Company ordered from China soft colored porcelain wares which were made to conform with the Western culture and styles. These porcelain wares were sold in Europe and America for high prices. Nowadays, antique porcelain wares are becoming extremely scarce.
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