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Side dish with heron among lotus

CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644)
Datec.1550-1640
MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall (G01.2.19): 3.2 x 12.1 cm (1 1/4 x 4 3/4 in.)
MarkingsFour character commendation mark, 'Yong bao chang chun' (Eternally preserve eternal spring) in double circle
DescriptionChinese porcelain side dish, blue and white with octagonal shape. It is painted with a central medallion of a crane standing in a lotus pond. The rim has a narrow diamond diaper band, and the reverse has four floral sprays alternating with four beribboned auspicious emblems.
Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Object numberG01.2.19
Classifications
Asian Ceramics
Sub-classification
Chinese Porcelain
Status
Not on view
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