Dish in shape of a fish

CultureChinese

OriginJingdezhen, Jianxi, China

PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644), Tianqi period (1620-1627)

Datec.1621-1627

MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue

DimensionsOverall: 1 9/16 × 4 5/16 × 8 13/16 in. (3.9 × 10.9 × 22.4 cm)

MarkingsNo mark

DescriptionTianqi. Blue and white dish in the shape of a fish, three feet

Credit LinePromised Gift from the Macdonald Collection

Object numberT15.2.47

Classifications

Asian Ceramics

Sub-classification

Chinese Porcelain

Collections

Status

On view

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