Bowl and Cover
18th century (made)
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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.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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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. |
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Bibliographic reference | Kerr, Rose and Luisa E. Mengoni Chinese Export Ceramics London: V&A Publishing, 2011, p.130, pl.185 |
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Accession number | C.1398&A-1924 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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