2012.91.159, blue and white bowl; Qing dynasty (A.D.
1644–1911
Eason Eige Collection; Photo by B. Bernard
The brown rim on this bowl is a deliberate effect; collectors refer to
this brown color as café au lait (French for "coffee with
milk). The wood stand indicates that an owner of the piece valued it highly.
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