Cup, one of a pair
Place of OriginJiangxi province, China
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Jiaqing emperor (1796-1820)
MaterialsPorcelain with yellow glaze
DimensionsH. 1 3/4 in x Diam. 3 5/8 in, H. 4.9 cm x Diam. 9.2 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P1642
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
Not on viewMarkingsJiaqing mark, underglaze-blue six character mark in three columns
More InformationOne of the prominent glazes of Qing imperial manufacture, the yellow glaze survived throughout the dynasty. Among the various tones of yellow, the opaque, light tone described as lemon or egg-yolk yellow, was regarded as the noble color. Such lovely little pieces as this cup, with an eggshell-thin biscuit and extremely smooth glaze were used by the Qing monarchs for tea.
approx. 1700-1800
approx. 1700-1800
Pair/Pair