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Dish with Conch Shell

CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, China
PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644), Tiangi-Chongzhen period (1621-1644)
Datec.1621-1644
MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall: 6.4 × 31.8 cm (2 1/2 × 12 1/2 in.)
MarkingsPainted lotus in double circle outline
DescriptionUnderglaze blue and white dish with central conch shell decoration, surrounded by waves in double circle outline. Radiating borders of floral scroll decoration fill the cavetto. Floral scroll decoration continues along the exterior, framed by a scroll border below the base of a low foot ring. Base bears lotus mark enclosed in double circle outline.
Credit LineGift of Pamela G. Osler Delworth and W. Thomas Delworth
Object numberG17.13.1
Classifications
Asian Ceramics
Sub-classification
Chinese Porcelain
Status
On view
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
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