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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 136, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Bowl and Lid

ca. 1825-1850 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bowl and lid of porcelain, painted in enamel colours, principally light-red and green. The decoration consists of two stems (one on the bowl, one the lid) of the persimmon; the fruits are in red, the leaves in green. Near each stem are two butterflies.


Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Bowl
  • Lid
Materials and techniques
Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels
Brief description
Bowl and lid, porcelain painted in overglaze enamels; China (Jingdezhen), Qing dynasty, about 1825-1850
Physical description
Bowl and lid of porcelain, painted in enamel colours, principally light-red and green. The decoration consists of two stems (one on the bowl, one the lid) of the persimmon; the fruits are in red, the leaves in green. Near each stem are two butterflies.
Dimensions
  • Height: 7.9cm
  • Diameter: 9.7cm
Styles
Credit line
Bequeathed by Mr W. G. Gulland
Production
Label
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.633&A-1931

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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