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

Bowl and Cover

18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bowl and cover of porcelain, painted in underglaze cobalt blue. Round the bowl four vertical panels containing plants growing among rock, border of scrolled stems and shou (longevity) characters. On the cover, surrounding a flat knob, is a wreath of flowers; diaper border with four floral panels in reserve. Base unglazed. On the knob a small figure.


Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Bowl
  • Lid
Materials and techniques
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue
Brief description
Dehua ware. Bowl and cover, porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue, China (Dehua), Qing dynasty, 18th century
Physical description
Bowl and cover of porcelain, painted in underglaze cobalt blue. Round the bowl four vertical panels containing plants growing among rock, border of scrolled stems and shou (longevity) characters. On the cover, surrounding a flat knob, is a wreath of flowers; diaper border with four floral panels in reserve. Base unglazed. On the knob a small figure.
Dimensions
  • Height: 18.4cm
  • Diameter: 26.7cm
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Production
label
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
Kerr, Rose and Luisa E. Mengoni Chinese Export Ceramics London: V&A Publishing, 2011, p.130, pl.185
Collection
Accession number
C.1398&A-1924

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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