Dish with Conch Shell

CultureChinese

OriginJingdezhen, China

PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644), Tiangi-Chongzhen period (1621-1644)

Date1621-1644

MediumHard-paste porcelain with underglaze blue

DimensionsOverall: 2 1/2 × 12 1/2 in. (6.4 × 31.8 cm)

MarkingsPainted lotus in double circle outline

DescriptionUnderglaze blue and white dish with central conch shell decoration, surrounded by waves in double circle outline. Radiating borders of floral scroll decoration fill the cavetto. Floral scroll decoration continues along the exterior, framed by a scroll border below the base of a low foot ring. Base bears lotus mark enclosed in double circle outline.

Credit LineGift of Pamela G. Osler Delworth and W. Thomas Delworth

Object numberG17.13.1

Classifications

Asian Ceramics

Sub-classification

Chinese Porcelain

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Status

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