Bowl with five bats
Place of OriginJiangxi province, China
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Yongzheng emperor (1723-1735)
MaterialsPorcelain with molded low-relief decoration and celadon glaze
DimensionsH. 2 3/8 in x Diam. 5 7/8 in, H. 6 cm x Diam. 15 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P1178
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
Not on viewMarkingsYongzheng mark and underglaze-blue six-character mark in two columns
More Information"Bats in the sky" is a pun for "auspicious blessings in the sky" (xiangfu qingtian), the celadon glaze (qingyao) here represents the sky (qingtian ). An imperial piece, this bowl was decorated to convey the specific wish that the Qing dynasty would forever flourish (wangchao yongxing).
HIDDEN MEANING: May you be graced with the Five Blessings!
approx. 1465-1521
approx. 1050-900 BCE