New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Carved Circular Box with Decoration of Scholar on Boat Enjoying River

Artist Unknown

CultureChinese | Kang Xi Period | Qing Dynasty

Datelate 19th century

MediumUnderglazed porcelain

DimensionsOverall: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)

InscribedUnderglaze blue 6-character mark of Kang Xi.

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.174

Collections

Asian Art

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 106

DescriptionShallow round covered box has blue painted scene of a man seated on his boat, incense burning before him playing what appears to be a musical instrument. A man on the far shore peers between the rocks at the musician. Bottom half of box (exterior) depicts men on a foot bridge and pavillion on a grassy and rocky site. Glaze a creamy color and finely crackled.