2012.91.167, blue and white ware plate. back of plate
Eason Eige Collection; photo by B. Bernard
Blue-and-white plates are commonly made today, but most are examples of transferware, which uses printed designs. In contrast, the plates shown below were hand-painted. Given their size and shape, they were made for export to Western markets. On a different page we introduce blue-on-white plates that may have been for Chinese domestic use.
2012.91.167, blue and white ware plate.
back of plate
Eason Eige Collection; photo by B. Bernard
2012.91.179, blue and white ware plate.
side view of plate
Qing Dynasty, about A.D. 1780 to 1800.
Eason Eige Collection; photo by B. Bernard
2012.91.168, blue and white ware plate.
back of plate
Eason Eige Collection; photo by B. Bernard
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