Circular box with cranes in flight
CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing period (1522-1567)
Datec.1522-1566
MediumPorcelain, underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall (G99.1.4a-b): 10 x 16.9 cm (3 15/16 x 6 5/8 in.)
MarkingsSix-character 'Da Ming Jiajing nian zhi' mark on the base (Made in the Jiajing reign of the great Ming dynasty).
DescriptionChinese porcelain circular box and cover from Jiajing period (1522-1566), in grey-green glaze, and exterior slightly yellow glaze. Of circular section with shallow domed cover, and the foot rim inward sloping. Decorated in underglaze blue, the cover with five roundels with cranes in flight surrounded by clouds alternating with four varied flower sprays and four auspicious symbols motifs. Auspicious symbol motifs repeated on box, and double line bands.
Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Object numberG99.1.4a-b
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: Höchst Porcelain Factory
c.1765-1770
Object number: G83.1.698.1-2
