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Bowl with floral scene
Bowl with floral scene

Bowl with floral scene

Place of OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China
Dateapprox. 1900-1940
MaterialsPorcelain with overglaze multicolor decoration
DimensionsH. 3 1/4 in x Diam. 7 5/8 in, H. 8.2 cm x Diam. 19.4 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB62P102+
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On view
LocationGallery 17
MarkingsRed six-character mark in three columns
More Information
The central panel depicts the autumn-flowering yellow hibiscus, an herbaceous plant that usually has five to nine deeply cut leaves. It has been a favorite subject of artists since the Song dynasty (960–1279).
Subject
  • hibiscus
  • bird
  • tree