Saucer with Rich Enameled Ground and Medallion Representing the Goddess Kounin

This etching by Jules Jacquemart depicts a decorative porcelain saucer featuring an elaborate enameled ground with a central medallion portraying Kounin, a goddess from Japanese mythology. The work exemplifies Jacquemart's detailed reproductive printmaking technique, capturing the intricate ornamentation and refined craftsmanship characteristic of fine ceramics. The piece reflects the 19th century European fascination with Japanese aesthetics and decorative arts, a phenomenon known as Japonisme.