Bidspirit auction | 18th C. Chinese Qing Batavia

18th C. Chinese Qing Batavia Ware Porcelain Bowl - Small Chinese export porcelain Batavia ware bowl, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, likely circa 1740-1760. Footed porcelain form with a rich brown Batavia or cafe-au-lait glazed exterior and contrasting white glazed interior accented by a narrow underglaze cobalt-blue line around the rim. Batavia ware was produced in China primarily for the export trade and takes its name from Batavia, present-day Jakarta, an important Dutch East India Company trading center. The simple form and characteristic brown exterior are typical of Chinese export tea wares produced during the mid-18th century. Condition: Age-related wear, surface scratches and glaze imperfections, with small rim chips/fritting and losses to the foot as shown. 1 3/4” tall x 4” diameter.