Plate c. 1800
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This Chinese export porcelain plate, dating from around 1800, features a simple yet elegant design. The plate's white porcelain body is adorned with a central motif of a basket of flowers, rendered in underglaze blue, and a narrow, blue and gold rim. The piece embodies the popularity of Chinese porcelain in Europe during this period, showcasing the craftsmanship and artistry of Chinese potters who catered to international tastes. The plate, now housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, serves as a testament to the enduring appeal and cultural exchange that characterized the trade in East Asian ceramics.
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In the early 1800s, a visitor to the Providence Parlor (now in gallery 335) might have eaten dinner off this plate. It was handed down by descendants of the owners of the house, John and William Russell, who were prominent Rhode Island importers and exporters. Made by Chinese artists for European and American customers, it was the type of expensive imported item that such wealthy merchants would put before their guests. The parlor was installed in Mia in 1923, and the plate followed seventy-five years later.
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