Plate
Author: Unknown
Origin: China
Dating: c.1745-1765 (Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period)
Material: Porcelain
Dimensions (cm): Ø 57,5
Inv. no.: PD0089
A punch bowl plate. The punch bowl is of white porcelain with a faintly blueish tone. Its well displays a medallion with leaves and lotus flowers sprouting from water. On the exterior wall, three large portions containing floral decorations stand out, flanked by large lotus petals. The well of this plate is also decorated with a lotus corollas and petals.
The paintwork in the punch bowl and in the plate suggests they are “famille-rose” objects. In the Topkapi Saray Museum in Istanbul (Turkey), three identical punch bowls and a platter were dated from circa 1745-1765.
Punch bowls were used to serve punch, a popular beverage in the 18th century. Punch was often made with an alcoholic drink, fruit juice and a sweetener. It could be served either hot or cold.
