Large dish with Buddhist lions

CultureChinese

OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China

PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644)

DateMid-16th century

MediumPorcelain, underglaze cobalt blue

DimensionsOverall: 8.2 x 34.9 cm (3 1/4 x 13 3/4 in.)

MarkingsFour-character square seal mark in underglaze blue, 'Fu qui jia qi' (Excellent wares for the wealthy nobility)

DescriptionChinese porcelain large dish from Jiaqing period (1522-1566), of shallow saucer form with flattened everted rim, and inward sloping foot rim. Decorated in underglaze blue, the centre with two Buddhist lions flanking a ribbon tied brocade ball, and surrounded by six circular medallions with flying cranes amid clouds. The rim has a band of peach and prunus alternating with eight precious symbol motifs, and double line bands. The underside has stylized precious symbol motifs, above a band with three groups of birds on branches above a cloud scroll on the foot.

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

Object numberG99.1.5

Classifications

Asian Ceramics

Sub-classification

Chinese Porcelain

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