Bowl with 'wucai' (five colour) enamels and gold
CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodQing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Datec.1690-1720
MediumPorcelain, overglaze enamels and gold
DimensionsOverall (G01.2.90): 8.5 x 20.3 cm (3 3/8 x 8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionChinese porcelain famille verte (wucai) bowl with everted foliate rim. It is painted in underglaze blue with a central medallion of four clawed dragons. The rim has a mottled blue band interspersed with four Buddhist motifs, and the exterior with four dragons in blue alternating with polychrome. Beneath the rim is a band of babao, enamelled in yellow, red, black and green, and gilt.
Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Object numberG01.2.90
Classifications
Asian CeramicsSub-classification
Chinese PorcelainCollections
Status
Not on view
c.1685-1685
Object number: G01.2.65
