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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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