Basin with Scene from Yangjia jiang (Saga of the Yang Family Generals)
CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodQing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Datec.1680-1700
MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall: 7.7 x 38.1 cm (3 1/16 x 15 in.)
MarkingsInscribed Da Ming Chenghua nian zhi (“Made in the Chenghua reign of the great Ming dynasty”) in underglaze blue
DescriptionChinese dish decorated in underglaze blue of two warriors on horseback with attendants carrying weapons. It is recounting the Northern Song dynasty martial romance of 'Yangjia jiang' (Saga of the Yang Family Generals).
Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Object numberG99.10.10
Classifications
Asian CeramicsSub-classification
Chinese PorcelainCollections
Status
On view
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