Barber container for export. China, Qing dynasty, early 20th century.

Baccia for export. China, Qing dynasty, early 20th century.
White porcelain decorated in blue.
It has been restored and has two lateral holes. Some lack of polychromy.
Measurements: 9 x 30 cm.
Glazed ceramic barber's basin, decorated with landscape motifs in blue and white. Porcelain known for its chromatism as "cobalt blue" or "blue on white" was highly appreciated in Europe from its early importation. In fact, it was so much appreciated by other cultures such as Islam that it was very often works destined for this market that ended up influencing European ceramic production, which aspired to resemble as closely as possible this export production created in large quantities in China. It was not until around the middle of the 17th century that production began in this oriental country, blue and white porcelain being among the first to arrive directly in Europe in large quantities.