Side dish with heron among lotus
CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644)
Datec.1550-1640
MediumPorcelain, underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall (G01.2.19): 3.2 x 12.1 cm (1 1/4 x 4 3/4 in.)
MarkingsFour character commendation mark, 'Yong bao chang chun' (Eternally preserve eternal spring) in double circle
DescriptionChinese porcelain side dish, blue and white with octagonal shape. It is painted with a central medallion of a crane standing in a lotus pond. The rim has a narrow diamond diaper band, and the reverse has four floral sprays alternating with four beribboned auspicious emblems.
Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Object numberG01.2.19
Classifications
Asian CeramicsSub-classification
Chinese PorcelainCollections
Status
Not on view
c.1723-1735
Object number: G01.2.92
