Charger with Qilin 麒麟(a legendary/mythical creature)

CultureChinese

OriginJingdezhen, China

PeriodQing dynasty (1644-1911), Shunzhi period (1644-1661)

Datec.1650-60

MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue

DimensionsOverall: 3 3/8 × 13 15/16 in. (8.5 × 35.4 cm)

MarkingsNone

DescriptionCharger with qilin, banana tree on the right.

Credit LineThe Anne Gross Collection

Object numberG16.1.1

Classifications

Asian Ceramics

Sub-classification

Chinese Porcelain

Collections

Status

On view

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