Kraak-type plate

CultureChinese

OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China

PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644)

Datec.1600-1625

MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue

DimensionsOverall (G01.2.28): 2.3 x 22 cm (7/8 x 8 11/16 in.)

MarkingsNone

DescriptionChinese porcelain plate, blue and white 'kraak porselein' plate with foliate rim. The central medallion has a cricket on the rock flanked by large flowerheads. It is framed by eight lobed diaper filled panels. The rim has eight barbed panels filled with good luck symbols alternating with tassel motifs, and the reverse has sylized lotus panels.

Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain

Object numberG01.2.28

Classifications

Asian Ceramics

Sub-classification

Chinese Porcelain

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Status

On view