Blue and white is such a classic color combination. And, I think there's a reason why this duo has withstood the test of time - because they pair together so beautifully! No where is this pairing more apparent than on porcelain. Learning about the history behind these blue and white porcelain objects is fascinating. It's a history of art, but like all art history, it's so intertwined with historical events. International trade between Northern Europeans and the Far East greatly influenced this art form. The items below, except for my own, were all photographed at the Art Institute of Chicago. They have a spectacular collection of porcelain.
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| Arita-Ware Apothecary Bottle, 1670/80 Japan |
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| Jar, 1437 Porcelain painted in underglaze blue, China |
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| vase, 1723/25 - Germany Meissen Porcelain Manufactory hard paste porcelain with blue underglaze |
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| bottle and earthenware, 1675 Delft, Netherlands |
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| vase, 1680 Delft, Netherlands tin-glazed earthenware |
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| my own little collection of blue and white porcelain items, mostly from Thailand |
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| more of my blue and white collection |
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