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Bowl decorated with the characters for ten thousand longevities without boundaries
Bowl decorated with the characters for ten thousand longevities without boundaries

Bowl decorated with the characters for ten thousand longevities without boundaries

Place of OriginJiangxi province, China
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795)
MaterialsPorcelain with underglaze blue decoration
DimensionsH. 3 3/4 in x Diam. 7 1/8 in, H. 9.5 cm x Diam. 18.4 cm
Credit LineGift of Roy Leventritt
Object numberB69P175L
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
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MarkingsQianlong mark and six character mark in two columns
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清朝乾楺江皁景德汒窯梮絏
"篔壽無彊"碗

HIDDEN MEANING: May you have ten thousand longevities without boundaries (wanshou wujiang 篔壽無彊

This phrase, once reserved for the emperors and empresses of China, is now in common usage. The four characters appear boldly, surrounded by auspicious clouds and stylized lotus blossoms supporting the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism.