Dish with Arabic Inscriptions
CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, China
PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644), Tianqi-Chongzhen period (1621-1644)
Dateca.1620-1640
MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall: 8.3 × 39.1 cm (3 1/4 × 15 3/8 in.)
Markingsnone
DescriptionUnderglaze blue and white dish with central decoration features two dragons chasing after a flaming pearl. Five radiating panels of flying horses frames the dragons. The outer cavetto bears panels in blue wave ground depicting cavettos that illustrate dancing figures and Arabic inscriptions that translates to 'God who gives health' or 'God the healer', separated by panels of auspicious knots. The exterior has faint outlines, where the base and foot ring is coated with grit during firing.
Credit LineGift of Pamela G. Osler Delworth and W. Thomas Delworth
Object numberG17.13.2
Classifications
Asian CeramicsSub-classification
Chinese PorcelainCollections
Status
On view
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