Bowl with Fruit and Lotus
CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli period (1573-1620)
Datec.1573-1620
MediumPorcelain, underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall: 6.4 x 12 cm (2 1/2 x 4 3/4 in.)
MarkingsSix character "Da Ming Xuande nian zhi" (Made in the Xuande reign of the great Ming dynasty), mark in a double circle
DescriptionChinese porcelain bowl, blue and white with flared rim. The interior has a central foliate medallion beneath a frieze in reserve with lotus and other aquatic plants in a pond. The exterior has a scrolling vine: peaches, kumquats, pomegranates and lychee.
Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Object numberG01.2.20
Classifications
Asian CeramicsSub-classification
Chinese PorcelainStatus
On view
