Kraak-type helmet-shaped bowl (klapmuts)

CultureChinese

OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China

PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli period (1573-1620)

Datec.1600-1620

MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue

DimensionsOverall (G01.2.31): 5.1 x 15 cm (2 x 5 7/8 in.)

MarkingsNone

DescriptionChinese porcelain bowl, blue and white kraak porcelain (klapmut), with a flat everted foliate rim. The central medallion has a duck on a rock surrounded by foliage framed by four lobed good luck objects and flower filled panels. There are stylized 'taotieh' masks on the rim alternating with tasselled panels and jewelled motif panels.

Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain

Object numberG01.2.31

Classifications

Asian Ceramics

Sub-classification

Chinese Porcelain

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Status

On view