Saucer

Art Historical Context

This delicate saucer, crafted in hard-paste porcelain 1725 and 1750, exemplifies Japan's vibrant export porcelain trade during the Edo period. Produced for the European market, it the global exchange of goods and tastes in the early 18th century, Japanese artisans from kilns those in Arita adapted their techniques to appeal to Western collectors. Measuring just 5 9/16 inches in, its petite scale made it ideal for fashionable European tea services, blending functionality with artistry. Hard-paste porcelain, fired at high temperatures for exceptional durability and translucency, was a prized ma...