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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Circular Bowl with Flaring Lip and Striding Dragon Decoration
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Circular Bowl with Flaring Lip and Striding Dragon Decoration

Artist Unknown
CultureChinese | Guangxu Period | Qing Dynasty
Date1875-1908
MediumPorcelain | Enamel
DimensionsOverall: 25 1/2 x 6 in. (64.8 x 15.2 cm)
InscribedUnderglaze blue 6 character mark of Kuang Hsu
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.207
Collections
On View
Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 106
DescriptionFinely potted bowl has slightly flared mouth, .6cm high foot rim. Enamel is of imperial yellow with lightly incised design of two dragons chasing flaming pearls on exterior. Interior yellow, void of decoration. Bottom white.