Overglaze Enamel Painted "European Neo-Classical Style" Chinese Porcelain Saucer Rim Sherd

Very small rim sherd from a Chinese-export porcelain saucer with overglaze painted/enameled decoration around the interior of the rim. The decoration is done in the European Neo-Classical style with the famille rose color palette. The interior of the sherd is enameled with decoration similar to a half-circle and dot motif. Some of the enamel has worn away. There is no visible decoration on the exterior.

• Object number

  430.127

• Date made

  1780 - 1800

• Decoration

  Overglaze Enamel Painted

• Animals/objects

  Saucer

• Patterns

  European Neo-Classical Style

  Famille Rose

• Category

  Household

• Class

  Ceramic

• Functions

  Teaware

• Material

  Porcelain

• Context

  Lot 28, Privy Deposit: Level 4 (624.430)

• Forms

  Rim

• Ware types

  Chinese Porcelain