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Bowl with 'Yingxi' (Boys at Play) theme

CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodQing dynasty (1644-1911)
Date18th century
MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall: 7.4 x 15.4 cm (2 15/16 in., 15.4 cm)
Markings'Da Ming Chenghua nian zhi' (Made in the Chenghua reign of the great Ming dynasty)
DescriptionChinese bowl, decorated in pale underglaze blue with a 15th century style hundred boys (ma ma) theme of children playing instruments and games in a continuous garden scene.
Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Object numberG99.10.12
Classifications
Asian Ceramics
Sub-classification
Chinese Porcelain
Status
Not on view
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