Teacup with saucer

1723 - 1736

Chinese ceramics and porcelain were extremely popular among European collectors for several centuries. These objects were very expensive, partly because they had to travel such a long distance and partly because China was a closed country. So the porcelain was often regarded as a showpiece rather than a utilitarian object. Asian ceramics were Pierre Lunden’s first love and this is reflected in his magnificent legacy.

• Places and dates

  China, 1723 - 1736 (Production)

• Materials

  Porcelain

• Category

  Vessels

• Object number

  S75/112

• IPR status

  Public domain