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Plate

MOA: University of British Columbia

3445/4

Dehua lotus porcelain plate with slightly raised edge, and raised circular foot. The background is light bue-white with two levels of panels with suspended floral designs, which is similar on the underside around the foot. At centre, a large blue spiral. Rim is blue.

  • Narrative

    Based on the pattern, this may be a piece of the pottery recovered from the Tek Sing, a boat that sunk in the South China Sea in 1822.

  • Type of Item plate
  • Culture Chinese
  • Material clay, glaze
  • Measurements height 2.9 cm, diameter 17.2 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Karen Nighswander
  • Received from Karen Nighswander
  • Made in China
  • Creation Date between 1700 and 1800
  • Ownership Date before October 14, 2020
  • Acquisition Date on October 14, 2020
  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3445/0004

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