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Chinese Potiche
CH'IEN LUNG, 1720
In the 18th century East India merchantmen returning to Europe from the East were sometimes blown off their course by Atlantic gales or hurricanes and put into Barbados, the most easterly island of the South Caribbean. In Barbados, the captains sold part of their cargoes in order to re-victual for the Atlantic voyage.
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Title of artwork, date
Chinese Potiche, 1720
Date supported
1972
Medium and material
Porcelain
Dimensions
61 cm
Grant
250
Total cost
350
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