In this article we will explore all aspects related to Canton porcelain, from its origin to its impact on today's society. WE WILL examine the different theories and studies that have contributed to our understanding of Canton porcelain, as well as their relevance in various contexts, from economics to popular culture. We will also address the ethical and moral implications associated with Canton porcelain, and how these have influenced the way this topic is handled today. Through comprehensive analysis, we will seek to understand the significant role Canton porcelain has played throughout history and how it continues to shape our world in the present.
Canton or Cantonese porcelain is the characteristic style of ceramic ware decorated in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong and (prior to 1842) the sole legal port for export of Chinese goods to Europe. As such, it was one of the major forms of exportware produced in China in the 18th and 20th centuries.
History
Typically, the exportware was made, glazed, and fired at Jingdezhen but decorated with enamels in Guangzhou (then usually romanized as Canton) for export to the west via the Thirteen Factories of the Canton System. Canton famille rose in the 19th century was typically decorated with figures and birds, flowers and insects, predominantly in pink and green.
The decorative famille rose patterns used in export wares may be differentiated by the following terms: Rose Canton which is decorated with flowers, birds and insects but with no human figures; Rose Mandarin with human figures as the main subject and introduced in the late 18th century; and Rose Medallion which has different panels that may be of different subjects and introduced in the 19th century.
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