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Large dish for the Islamic market

CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644)
Datec.1550-1580
MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall: 5.5 x 31.5 cm (2 3/16 x 12 3/8 in.)
MarkingsFour-character square seal mark in underglaze blue; mark illegible
DescriptionChinese porcelain dish from Wanli period (1567-1622). Of circular section with shallow well and wide flat rim. Decorated in underglaze blue, the center with two ducks swimming on a pond filled with water foliage, beneath two birds perched on an overhanging branch. It has plain cavetto, and the rim has a scrollwork band incorporating flying squirrels and peaches. The underside has a loosely drawn classic scroll and flowerhead motif alternating with precious symbols, above a band of five roundels filled with qilin. The footrim has diagonal and vertical hatches.
Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Object numberG99.1.9
Classifications
Asian Ceramics
Sub-classification
Chinese Porcelain
Status
Not on view
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