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Saucer
Saucer

Saucer

Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1750-1790
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795)
MaterialsPainted enamel on metal
DimensionsH. 1 1/8 in x Diam. 5 11/16 in, H. 2.9 cm x Diam. 14.4 cm
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object numberB67M1.b
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsMetal Arts
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Here a Chinese artist has presumably followed a European print to depict idealized European countryfolk resting in the shade. The figures on the bottom of the saucer seem to have been collecting grapes.