Two side dishes with scholar
CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644), Tiangi-Chongzhen period (1621-1644)
Datec.1620-1625
MediumPorcelain, underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall (G01.2.18.1-2): 3 x 15 cm (1 3/16 x 5 7/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionChinese orcelain side dishes, both blue and white. Each is painted with scholar and attendant carrying a 'qin', standing by a riverbank and gazing at the moon. The rim has dentil border, and the reverse has stylized flowers.
Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Object numberG01.2.18.1-2
Classifications
Asian CeramicsSub-classification
Chinese PorcelainStatus
On view
c.1680-1710
Object number: G01.2.69.1-2
