Circular Dish with Decoration of Ducks in a Lotus Pond
Artist
Unknown
CultureChinese | Qing Dynasty
Date19th century
MediumPorcelain | Enamel | Porcelain with decoration painted in overglaze polychrome enamels on a base painted in underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall: 1 5/8 x 8 1/8 in. (4.1 x 20.6 cm)
InscribedUnderglaze blue 6 character mark of Chenghua within double circles on bottom.
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.150
Not on view
DescriptionFinely potted bowl has clear ring, fine white porcelain body with pitting only on bottom. Interior has double iron red rings at rim, barely distinguishable an hua decoration on cavetto, and central medallion on interior containing famille verte scene of two birds cavorting amidst flowering lotus and other plants. Scene bordered by two iron red lines. Exterior also decorated in famille verte with similar bird and flower motif. 3/8" foot encircled by two iron red lines.
Unknown
late 16th - early 17th century
Unknown
late 17th - early 18th century
Unknown
early 18th century
