Bottle ID: 176

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BLUE UNDERGLAZE, FIGURES WITH BOAT

Date: 1800-1850

Height: 69 mm

Porcelain with a transparent glaze on cobalt oxide, of cylindrical shape, with a wide mouth, decorated in underglaze blue with a woman and child on a boat with a banner man, in waves beside a craggy outcrop; the glazed base painted with an artemis leaf, the neck with a band of pendant jewels, the interior also glazed.

Similar Examples:

none found

Provenance:

Clare Lawrence Ltd.
Clare Lawrence Private Collection.

There are two main qualities to look for when considering the sucess of underglaze blue and white porcelain, whether they are snuff bottles or other wares. The strength and vibrancy of the pigment is very important as an overfiring of the porcelain would cause the brilliant cobalt color to become darker and more purple in tone. The second important quality lies in the skill of the painter and in both the freedom of his work and his control over his medium. In these respects this bottle suceeds admirably depicting a classic historical scene with both artistry and finesse.

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