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Dish with Kraak Design

CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644)
Datec.1600-1625
MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall: 2.5 x 22.1 cm (1 x 8 11/16 in.)
MarkingsNone. Silver hallmark for Amsterdam, c.1869
DescriptionChinese porcelain dish, blue and white 'Kraak porselein' with foliate rim. The central medallion has a cricket on a rock flanked by flowerheads, 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 stylized lotus panels.
Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Object numberG01.2.29
Classifications
Asian Ceramics
Sub-classification
Chinese Porcelain
Status
On view
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