Two side dishes with a wood cutter and a scholar
CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing period (1522-1567)
DateMid-16th century
MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall (G01.2.2.1): 2.5 x 13.2 cm (1 x 5 3/16 in.)
Overall (G01.2.2.2): 2.5 x 13.2 cm (1 x 5 3/16 in.)
MarkingsFour character 'Hongwu nian zao' (Made in the Hongwu reign) on base
DescriptionChinese side dishes (2), blue and white, each painted with a seated figure. One is possibly a wood cutter, and the other a scholar studying the moon. The diaper is border at rim, and the reverse has birds in fruiting branches.
Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Object numberG01.2.2.1-2
Classifications
Asian CeramicsSub-classification
Chinese PorcelainCollections
Status
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Associate of Franco Xanto Avelli
1552
Object number: G83.1.398.1-2
c.1680-1710
Object number: G01.2.69.1-2
Artist / Maker: Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory
c.1760
Object number: G08.7.26.1-2
