Dish with Kraak Design
CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644)
Datec.1600-1625
MediumHard-paste porcelain with underglaze blue
DimensionsOverall: 2.5 x 22.1 cm (1 x 8 11/16 in.)
MarkingsNone. Silver hallmark for Amsterdam, c.1869
DescriptionChinese porcelain dish, blue and white 'Kraak porselein' with foliate rim. The central medallion has a cricket on a rock flanked by flowerheads, framed by eight lobed diaper filled panels. The rim has eight barbed panels filled with good luck symbols alternating with tassel motifs, and the reverse has stylized lotus panels.
Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Object numberG01.2.29
Classifications
Asian CeramicsSub-classification
Chinese PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Vauxhall China Works
c.1755-1758
Object number: G83.1.1176.1-2
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b