Saucer

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Saucer

1770-1800

Artist/maker unknown, Chinese, for export to the Islamic market

This dish is decorated with Arabic numerals and Qur'anic inscriptions that were thought to have powerful healing properties. The numbers in the center should add up to the same sum in any direction. Porcelain of this type was popular in India and southeast Asia. This piece was purchased in Madras, India.

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Object Details

Title:

Saucer

Date:

1770-1800

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, Chinese, for export to the Islamic market

Medium:

Hard-paste porcelain with enamel decoration

Dimensions:

1 1/4 × 6 1/4 inches (3.2 × 15.9 cm)

Classification:

Containers

Credit Line:

Gift of Mrs. Henry Brinton Coxe, 1928

Accession Number:

1928-8-5

Geography:

Made in China, Asia

Context:

Dynasty: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

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