CHINESE EXPORT BLUE/WHITE PORCELAIN COLLECTIBLES 18thC

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An attractive group of various Chineseexport blue and white decorated porcelain collectibles, 18th century description: On offer is this interesting group of various antique porcelain objects, hand decorated in blue under glaze on white, originating from China. These delicate items were made for the export market to Europe and are dating to the 18th century. They were made during the reign of the emperors KangXi and QianLong. Chinese porcelain was traded by the Dutch East Indies Company (VOC), which had special commercial privileges to Japan (Decima Island) and China. The wealthy Dutch merchants loved the subtle Chinese porcelain and large quantities were shipped to Holland in the 17th and 18th centuries. Dutch China Trade came to an end in the late 1790's, when The Netherlands became involved in Napoleonic wars. Although manufactured to be used, most of this Oriental porcelain was kept in collections and displayed in special China cabinets in European distinguished houses.This group of Chinese blue and white collectibles consists of four tea bowls and five saucers, some matching. The condition of these objects is described accurately below:1. A matching tea bowl and saucer show an ornate landscape pattern. The inside base of the tea bowl is also painted with a landscape. The saucer measures 4 1/8 inches (118) mm. across and is read more