Bowl, one of a pair
Place of OriginChina
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Kangxi emperor (1662-1722)
MaterialsPorcelain with overglaze polychrome decoration
DimensionsH. 2 1/4 in x Diam. 4 1/4 in, H. 5.7 cm x Diam. 10.8 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P2347
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
Not on viewMarkingsKangxi mark, underglaze-blue four-character mark in two columns
More InformationTo copy metal enameled decorations on porcelains, dark colors were chosen for the ground, often dark red, rose pink, blue, or yellow (National Palace Mus. 1992: 39-47). The more than ten types of flowers on this bowl were represented in an abstract color scheme for a strong decorative effect. The floral petals were painted either in aqua, light yellow outlined in red, or white lined and dotted in black. The opaque shaded colors, emphasized by dark lines, were inspired by cloisonné enamels. The mark on the base reads Kangxi yuzhi ("produced by Imperial Command of Kangxi").
approx. 1920-1940
approx. 1920-1940
1920-1940
approx. 1621-1627