Glazeware: A Chinese Gift to the World

Blue and White Ware: Teacups and Saucers

Blue and white ware teacup and saucer
2012.91.115, teacup and saucer, Qing dynasty (1644–1912)
Eason Eige Collection; Photo by B. Bernard


The exterior of this cup and the underside of this saucer are both glazed brown—what collectors call a café au lait ("coffee with milk") finish. The next photo provides a view into the cup, along with an unobstructed view of the saucer.

Blue and white ware teacup and saucer
A second view of the cup and saucer. Photo by B. Bernard.

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