Bowl with lotus pond

The application of colors on this piece is deliberately intended to create a strong contrast of green, red, and turquoise against a white ground. Miscellaneous elements are represented here, such as various forms of chrysanthemums accompanied on the interior by clouds and fungus. Four animals are set in panels between the rim and the waves of a lotus pond below, in which waterfowl and plants can be seen. This artistic style was especially admired among export wares. The chipped lip, caused by the poor adherence of the glaze due to sandy residue on the edge of the foot, is a feature that indicates that this bowl was not produced at the jingdezhen kilns.