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Large dish with Buddhist lions

CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644)
DateMid-16th century
MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall: 8.2 x 34.9 cm (3 1/4 x 13 3/4 in.)
MarkingsFour-character square seal mark in underglaze blue, 'Fu qui jia qi' (Excellent wares for the wealthy nobility)
DescriptionChinese porcelain large dish from Jiaqing period (1522-1566), of shallow saucer form with flattened everted rim, and inward sloping foot rim. Decorated in underglaze blue, the centre with two Buddhist lions flanking a ribbon tied brocade ball, and surrounded by six circular medallions with flying cranes amid clouds. The rim has a band of peach and prunus alternating with eight precious symbol motifs, and double line bands. The underside has stylized precious symbol motifs, above a band with three groups of birds on branches above a cloud scroll on the foot.
Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Object numberG99.1.5
Classifications
Asian Ceramics
Sub-classification
Chinese Porcelain
Status
Not on view
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
c.1522-1566
Object number: G99.1.4a-b
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
c.1550-1580
Object number: G99.1.9
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
late 16th-early 17th Century
Object number: G12.16.2
Storage jar with Buddhist lions
c.1550-1600
Object number: G01.2.12
Tea bowl and saucer with landscapes
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b
Tea bowl and sacuer with landscapes
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.2a-b
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
1662-1683
Object number: G17.1.2
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
Late 16th - early 17th century
Object number: G16.1.5
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
c.1690-1720
Object number: G01.2.90
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
c.1600-1625
Object number: G01.2.28