Deep bowl with scene from historical drama

CultureChinese

OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China

PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644), Chongzhen period (1628-1644)

Datec.1635-1644

MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue

DimensionsOverall: 15.2 x 21.5 cm (6 x 8 7/16 in.)

MarkingsNone

DescriptionChinese porcelain bowl, deep blue and white with waisted rim. It is painted with court official visiting a scholar with attendants.

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

Object numberG01.2.43

Classifications

Asian Ceramics

Sub-classification

Chinese Porcelain

Collections

Status

On view

Discover More

'Rolwagen' vase with scene from a historical drama

c.1630-1644

Object number: G01.2.44

Small 'rolwagen' vase with two scholars

c.1640-1655

Object number: G01.2.45

'Guan' (storage jar) with Scene from a Historical Drama

c.1690-1710

Object number: G99.10.4a-b

Beaker vase with historical drama

c.1650-1670

Object number: G99.1.12

'Gu'-form vase with scholars and servants

c.1635-1644

Object number: G99.1.16

Cup with five clawed dragon and servants

c.1573-1620

Object number: G01.2.17

'Zhuge wan' (warming bowl) with ruler and attendants

c.1550-1600

Object number: G01.2.21

'Gu'-form vase with scholars and cranes

c.1635-1644

Object number: G99.1.17

Jarlet with sage and servant carrying a qin

c.1480-1525

Object number: G01.2.3

Basin with Scene from Yangjia jiang (Saga of the Yang Family Generals)

c.1680-1700

Object number: G99.10.10

Deep cup with figure in a boat

c.1550-1590

Object number: G01.2.27

Lobed dish with scholar and attendant

c.1550-1600

Object number: G01.2.25