Compartmented covered dish with boys at play
Place of OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China
Date1573-1620
DynastyMing dynasty (1368-1644), Reign of the Wanli emperor (1573-1620)
MaterialsPorcelain with underglaze cobalt decoration
DimensionsH. 6 in x Diam. 10 in, H. 15.3 cm x Diam. 25.4 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P251.a-.b
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On viewLocationGallery 17
MarkingsWanli mark and six-character mark in two columns
More InformationA depiction of boys playing various games implies a wish for the owner of the vessel to bear numerous sons.
Subject
- boy
approx. 1900-1949
probably 1800-1900
approx. 1403-1435