Dish
1723-1735 (made)
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Dish of porcelain, painted in underglaze blue and overglaze polychrome enamels in the doucai technique. In the middle is a temple surrounded by waves, in the midst of which, floating on clouds, are seen the Three Star Gods of Daoism: Fu Xing, Lu Xing and Shou Xing (Shou Lao), and the Queen Mother of the West (Xi Wang Mu) with an attendant. The underside of the rim is painted with bats flying amid clouds and waves.
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Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels |
Brief description | Dish, porcelain with the Three Star Gods and Queen Mother of the West painted in underglaze blue and overglaze polychrome enamels in doucai style, China, Qing dynasty, Yongzheng mark and period (1723-1735) |
Physical description | Dish of porcelain, painted in underglaze blue and overglaze polychrome enamels in the doucai technique. In the middle is a temple surrounded by waves, in the midst of which, floating on clouds, are seen the Three Star Gods of Daoism: Fu Xing, Lu Xing and Shou Xing (Shou Lao), and the Queen Mother of the West (Xi Wang Mu) with an attendant. The underside of the rim is painted with bats flying amid clouds and waves. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'da qing Yongzheng nian zhi' in underglaze blue on base
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Credit line | Given by Mrs. Julia C. Gulland |
Object history | Given by Mrs. Julia C. Gulland, accessioned in 1907. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
Production | from label |
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Accession number | 695-1907 |
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Record created | February 6, 2009 |
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