Pair of Bowls with Kraak Design
CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644)
Datec.1600-1620
MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall (G01.2.32.1): 7.6 x 12.7 cm (3 x 5 in.)
Overall (G01.2.32.2): 3 1/16 x 4 7/8 in. (7.7 x 12.4 cm)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionChinese porcelain bowls, blue and white kraak porcelain (kraaikop), with flaring foliate rims. Each has the central medallion of a bird on a rock, one with a frieze of elongated foliage, and the exterior with eight panels of a bird on a rock and foliage. It has narrow jewelled motif panels.
Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Object numberG01.2.32.1-2
Classifications
Asian CeramicsSub-classification
Chinese PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.2a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-1730
Object number: G83.1.595.1a-b-2a-b
