Ink palette in the shape of a fungus
Place of OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China
Date1736-1795
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795)
MaterialsPorcelain with bluish glaze and crackles
DimensionsH. 1 1/4 in x W. 5 1/2 in x D. 4 in, H. 3.2 cm x W. 14 cm x D. 10.2 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P2051
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On viewLocationGallery 17
MarkingsQianlong mark and underglaze blue four-character mark on the base
More InformationLingzhi, the fungus of immortality, is also a wish-fulfilling symbol because the head of the wish-granting wand
ruyi resembles the fungus in shape.Subject
- fungus
- mushroom
approx. 1570-1644
1127-1279
1723-1735
