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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
Status
On view
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
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