Side dish with Chinese figures
CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodQing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Datec.1700-1720
MediumPorcelain with overglaze enamels, gold
DimensionsOverall: 2.3 × 14.3 cm (7/8 × 5 5/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionChinese fluted side dish with scalloped rim. It is enamelled in an Hizen palette of red, yellow, green, blue and gold with a central medallion enclosing a Chinese man robed in yellow and a woman robed in red. The medallion is encircled by three carnation sprigs.
Credit LineThe Macdonald Collection
Object numberG05.11.1
Classifications
Asian CeramicsSub-classification
Chinese PorcelainCollections
Status
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1730
Object number: G04.18.4a-b
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
