Stem bowl or oil lamp with 'fenghuang' (phoenix)
CultureChinese
OriginJiangxi, China
PeriodQing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Datec.1690-1720
MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall (G01.2.059): 14.3 x 9.7 cm (5 5/8 x 3 13/16 in.)
Markingsunidentifiable mark
DescriptionChinese porcelain stem cup, blue and white altar stem cup. It is a compressed globular bowl raised on inverted trumpet shaped base. It is painted with two phoenix amid cloud scrolls, and the base has a cross hatched band with lozenge and cloud scroll motifs.
Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Object numberG01.2.59
Classifications
Asian CeramicsSub-classification
Chinese PorcelainCollections
Status
On viewArtist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.2a-b
Artist / Maker: Minton
c.1824-1836
Object number: G96.3.11.1-2