Bowl decorated with mandarin ducks and lotus, one of a pair
Place of OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China
Date1723-1735
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Yongzheng emperor (1723-1735)
MaterialsPorcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze multicolor
decoration
DimensionsH. 1 5/8 in x Diam. 6 3/4 in, H. 4.1 cm x Diam. 17.1 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P1425
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On viewLocationGallery 17
More InformationMandarin ducks are traditional motifs for a harmonious marriage. They usually swim among lotus plants, representing harmony in marriage as well as many sons.
Subject
- duck
- lotus
1723-1735
1723-1735
1662-1722
1662-1722
1662-1722
Pair/Pair