Chinese Blue and White Bowl and Cup Set
A Chinese blue and white bowl and a cup, late Qing Dynasty, and after, the bowl of low flat form with gently raised sides decorated in underglaze blue with a canopied boat in a mountainous and pine landscape setting, with script to the bowl and characters underside; a small 'coffee can' with underglaze decoration of a pavilion between peony blooms, plate diameter: 7.28 in. cup height 2.36 in.
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- Coffee Can - A coffee can is a cup for holding coffee, but of a cylindrical shape rather than the waisted shape of traditional cups. They were in use at the end of the 18th century and in the early 19th century.
- Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.
- Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.
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- Chinese ceramics, decoration
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