Bowl and two side dishes with dragons
CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodQing dynasty (1644-1911)
Date18th century
MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall (G01.2.97.1-2): 3.5 x 16.7 cm (1 3/8 x 6 9/16 in.)
Overall (G01.2.97.3): 5.7 x 14 cm (2 1/4 x 5 1/2 in.)
MarkingsBases with hallmark 'zhi yuan tang zhi' in a double square (Made in the
DescriptionChinese porcelain part set of a bowl and two saucer dishes. The saucers are blue and white with a central scene of five clawed dragons. The reverse frieze has similar dragons. The bowl has a flared rim, undecorated interior, and the exterior is similar to the bowls.
Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Object numberG01.2.97.1-3
Classifications
Asian CeramicsSub-classification
Chinese PorcelainCollections
Status
On view
Artist / 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
