Qing export porcelain reflects the influence of international trade, with patterns and forms tailored for the European market. The trade was a crucial economic engine and a conduit of cultural exchange between China and the West.
The Qing dynasty witnessed a massive expansion of the Chinese porcelain trade, with vast quantities of wares being exported to Europe, the Americas, and other parts of Asia. Export porcelain, often referred to as “China trade porcelain,” reflects the influence of Western tastes and the demand for specific shapes and decorative patterns. These pieces offer a fascinating glimpse into the global economic and cultural exchanges of the era.