Side dish with "Three Friends of Winter" motif
CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644)
Datec.1550-1600
MediumPorcelain, underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall: 3.2 x 19.7 cm (1 1/4 x 7 3/4 in.)
MarkingsFour character mark "Chang Ming fu quai' in a double circle (Long life, riches and honour)
DescriptionChinese porcelain side dish, with blue and white with flared rim. It is painted with the three friends of winter motif in the central medallion within double line bands. The rim has a narrow diamond diaper band, the reverse frieze has two motifs of birds on fruiting peach branches.
Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Object numberG01.2.15
Classifications
Asian CeramicsSub-classification
Chinese PorcelainCollections
Status
Not on view
c.1723-1735
Object number: G01.2.92
