Christian Images in Chinese Porcelain

Article number 10173250

This catalogue presents forty-four outstanding examples of Chinese export porcelain decorated with Christian imagery. Produced from the late 16th century onwards, these pieces were commissioned mainly by Portuguese Jesuits and other Catholic religious orders. The works include liturgical objects, devotional pieces, and tableware that reflect the cultural and spiritual exchange between China and Europe. Each item is described in detail and placed in its historical and artistic context, highlighting the role of porcelain as both a vehicle for Christian iconography and a testimony to cross-cultural interaction.