{"product_id":"1531","title":"Chinese antique blue and white soft paste teacup and saucer, Qianlong period 清 乾隆 浆胎 青花 牧羊图 杯碟 #2238","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease click the links below to see our product introduction video.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(40, 50, 78);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(247, 218, 100);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e请\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(40, 50, 78);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(247, 218, 100);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e点击\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e下面的链接，观看我们的抖音视频的商品介绍\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/v.douyin.com\/iyBUtck1\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/v.douyin.com\/iyBUtck1\/\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/v.douyin.com\/iyBfKL5j\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/v.douyin.com\/iyBfKL5j\/\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese antique blue and white soft paste teacup and saucer, Qianlong period #2238 清 乾隆 浆胎 青花 牧羊图 杯碟\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOutstanding quality Chinese antique soft paste teacup and saucer decorated in the highest quality.  Decoration of a female shepherd and her sheep. The quality of the decoration tells us that this cup was likely decorated by painters also working in the imperial porcelain factories. 18th c Qianlong period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Soft paste porcelain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Chinese soft-paste porcelain, which is different from European soft-paste, originated about 1700 and became popular in the second quarter of the 18th century as part of the export assortment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike ordinary porcelain, it is not translucent and often has a creamy-white appearance. The glaze is often finely crackled as a result of a difference in cooling between the glaze and the body. The later is made of a white-firing clay, called \u003cem\u003ehuashi\u003c\/em\u003e, 'slippery stone', the use of which is documented in the reports of 1712 and 1722 by the Jesuit Pere d'Entrecolles. As the clay was expensive, soft-paste pieces are usually small and thinly potted. They are also well-painted, as the body is particularly suitable for detailed drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Checked with UV light, Overall in very nice condition, Minor nick, Some short glaze lines (Not going through, just in the glaze.) Glaze lines and crazing is a common manufacturing flaw in soft paste porcelain due to the high temperatures required to fire the items. See above introduction on soft paste porcelain. General wear and manufacturing flaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly reminder: \u003c\/strong\u003eYou are buying an antique object, not a new or unused item. In addition to the major flaws mentioned in above condition report, you can expect to find insignificant micro nicks\/fritting's, wear and other traces of usage. If you need additional pictures or information, please contact us in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh: 4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiameter: 7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaucer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiameter: 11,5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: Stand is NOT included in the sale.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease read the description of the object and the condition report carefully before you buy. This also includes to carefully look at all pictures. Please contact us if you require any additional information or more pictures. Before buying please also carefully read through our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions at check out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nordic Antiques Sweden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60054009807232,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/0263\/4880\/files\/6777f860e1ddb.jpg?v=1791281889","url":"https:\/\/www.nordicantiquessweden.com\/products\/1531","provider":"Nordic Antiques Sweden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}