Conical Bowl with Decoration of Dragons Pursuing Flaming Pearls
Artist
Unknown
CultureChinese | Qing Dynasty
Datelate 17th century
MediumPorcelain | Enamel
DimensionsOverall: 3 1/4 x 8 5/8 in. (8.3 x 21.9 cm)
InscribedInterior small character pricked into glaze [mark -- see card] "benevolence"
Credit LineGift of Dr. James C. Perry in Memory of Nancy Nash Perry
Object number36.8.154
Not on view
DescriptionBowl has famille verte decoration of red, green, yellow and aubergine dragons chasing a flaming pearl on exterior and interior. Some overglaze blue enamel with contiguous aura. Red and green cloud patterns numerous, brilliant green spiral rock and grass forms just above foot rim. Part of design appears to be splashing waves. Glaze somewhat pitted especially on interior. 5/8" foot rim; bottom glazed. Enamels show slight iridescence.
Unknown
18th - 19th century
Unknown
18th-19th century
