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The Romance of the Western Chamber Saucer, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era c 1725

About the Item

The scene depicted in the porcelain is inspired by "The Romance of the Western Chamber" (西厢记), which is one of the most famous Chinese classical novels and was among the first to be introduced to the Western audience. The novel, known for its secular love themes, was widely appreciated by the Chinese populace and served as a cultural bridge to the West due to its rich representation of lay Chinese life and sentiments. "The Romance of the Western Chamber" tells the story of the love between a young scholar and a beautiful woman, which faces various obstacles and societal pressures. The novel's themes and scenes have been popular motifs in Chinese art and porcelain, reflecting the story's influence and the appreciation for literature in Chinese culture. Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period Production Date : C 1725 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Ca Mau ship390 Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogues 1) Tau Co Ca Mau(The Ca Mau Shipwreck) Catalogue 2002 / The National Museum of Vietnamese History 2) THE CA MAU SHIPWRECK PORCELAIN : from the Collection of Dr.Zelnik , 2000 3) Sotheby’s Amsterdam, 2007 : Made In Imperial China / Sotheby's 4) Asian Ceramic Found along Maritime Silk Route / National Maritime Museum of Korea * The Ca Mau Cargo The Ca Mau Cargo refers to a Chinese cargo sunken sometime between 1723 and 1735 off the coast of Vietnam’s farthest point in the South China Sea, discovered by Vietnamese fishermen in 1998. It is believed the ship was a Chinese merchant’s cargo on its way from Canton (Guangzhou) to Batavia when it caught fire and sank. The merchant had ordered the goods on board for Dutch traders, who had limited access to China and its ports. * Porcelain for the European Market The Ca Mau Cargo consisted of numerous types of porcelain, chinaware and blue and white wares, all designed for the European market. Blue and white ceramics recovered from the cargo appear decorated with the so-called ‘Scheveningen landscape’, also known as ‘Deshima décor’. This motif usually depicted a traditional Dutch fishing village, executed in Chinese style. Chinese wares with Western motives were extremely popular and made to order and were known as ‘China de commande’.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.53 in (11.5 cm)Diameter: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1720-1729
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1725
  • Condition:
    Minor fading. Slight crack on the front.
  • Seller Location:
    seoul, KR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9577237914202

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