Set of 5 Chinese Export Porcelain Bowls with Matching Saucers – Batavia Brown Style (c. 1850–1900)

A charming 19th-century set of Chinese export porcelain, consisting of five bowls and five matching saucers, beautifully decorated in classic blue-and-white with rich brown-glazed exteriors.

This set includes:

• 5 porcelain bowls

• 5 matching saucers

Each bowl features:

• White interior with hand-painted cobalt blue decoration

• Traditional landscape scene (pagoda, trees, water motif)

• Blue rim border

• Brown-glazed exterior (often referred to as Batavia brown or capucine style)

• Subtly ribbed body form

No visible maker’s mark or signature on the base (based on available images)

Origin & Type

Very likely:

• Chinese export porcelain

• 19th century (circa 1850–1900)

• Qing Dynasty period (late phase)

The combination of blue-and-white interior painting with a brown iron-oxide glazed exterior is commonly known as Batavia ware, named after historic VOC trade routes (Batavia being the former name for Jakarta).

This type of porcelain was widely exported to Europe and remains highly collectible.

Technique

• Hand-painted underglaze cobalt blue

• Transparent glaze

• Iron-oxide brown exterior glaze

• Decoration appears hand-painted rather than transfer-printed

Condition

Overall condition: Good to fair

• Light rim wear consistent with age

• No visible major cracks

• No significant chips observed

• Minor wear to bases from use

• General age-related signs

Condition remains appropriate for mid-to-late 19th-century export porcelain.

About House of History

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Notes

House of History specializes in vintage items, which means our products may show signs of use. We recommend carefully reviewing the accompanying photos and videos before making a purchase. If you have questions about a product or would like additional photos, videos, or descriptions, please do not hesitate to contact us—we are always happy to assist.

At House of History, we prefer to preserve the original condition of our products. Some customers prefer a polished or restored appearance, while others appreciate a time-worn look (patina). For this reason, most of our items are offered unpolished and unrestored.