Chinese Export American Cup Saucer Sepia Shipyard Qianlong Blue Gilt Enamel 18C

Name: Chinese Export American Cup Saucer Sepia Shipyard Qianlong Blue Gilt Enamel 18C
SKU: INV4656 & INV4657
Price: 150.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£150.00

Inventory Code: INV4656 & INV4657

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Chinese Export American Cup Saucer Sepia Shipyard Qianlong Blue Gilt Enamel 18C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV4656 & INV4657

Object: Tea Cup and Saucer

Material: Porcelain

Origin: China

Period: Qianlong period

Date: 18th century

Decoration: Sepia shipyard and waterfront landscape medallions with underglaze blue and gilt enamel borders

Mark: Unmarked

MEASUREMENTS

Saucer

Diameter: 6.1 in / 15.5 cm

Height: 1.3 in / 3.5 cm

Cup

Height: 2.2 in / 5.7 cm

Width: 4.3 in / 11.0 cm

CONDITION

FAIR (3/5) – Saucer have chips with hairline on the border. Cup has a hairline crack extending from the rim to the body. Wear to the gilt decoration and minor age-related surface wear. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

An attractive Chinese Export porcelain tea bowl and saucer dating to the Qianlong period, made for the American market. Both pieces feature finely painted sepia waterfront or shipyard scenes enclosed within rich cobalt blue and gilt borders. The scalloped rims and restrained palette are characteristic of late 18th century export wares. A decorative and historically interesting matching set despite its restoration and damage.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Chinese Export porcelain decorated with American market scenes is highly sought after by collectors of early trade ceramics. Sepia landscape services from the Qianlong period reflect the growing commercial relationship between China and the young United States during the late 18th century. Restored examples remain desirable for their historical significance and decorative appeal.

NOTES

Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description.