Plate with symbols for celebrating birthday and long life
Place of OriginJiangdezhen, Jiangxi province, China
Date1723-1735
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Yongzheng emperor (1723-1735)
MaterialsPorcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze multicolor decoration
DimensionsH. 1 1/2 in x Diam. 8 1/4 in, H. 3.8 cm x Diam. 20.9 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P192
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On viewLocationGallery 17
MarkingsYongzheng mark
More InformationThe fungus, narcissus, nandina, and rocks together form the auspicious phrase, “Fungus fairy offers birthday greetings!”
Subject
- fungus
- narcissus
- rock
1723-1735
1662-1722
1736-1795
1723-1735
1723-1735
1662-1722
1662-1722