Two serving plates with three figures
CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644), Tiangi-Chongzhen period (1621-1644)
Datec.1625-1645
MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall (G01.2.37.1-2): 2.7 x 21.5 cm (1 1/16 x 8 7/16 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionChinese porcelain plates, blue and white, with flat everted rims. It is painted in central reserve with salt pouring scenes of figures carrying buckets. The rim is painted with a chevron band, and the reverse has jewel motifs.
Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Object numberG01.2.37.1-2
Classifications
Asian CeramicsSub-classification
Chinese PorcelainCollections
Status
Not 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: Minton
c.1862-1873
Object number: G91.3.92.1-2
