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

Bowl

1821-1850 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bowl of porcelain. The rim is turned out slightly. On the outside two incised dragons pursue flaming jewels among clouds, with waves and rocks beneath; the designs are in aubergine on a green ground. The inside is plain.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain, incised, glazed
Brief description
Bowl, porcelain,with incised designs under green and aubergine glazes; China (Jingdezhen), Qing dynasty, Daoguang mark and period (1821-1850)
Physical description
Bowl of porcelain. The rim is turned out slightly. On the outside two incised dragons pursue flaming jewels among clouds, with waves and rocks beneath; the designs are in aubergine on a green ground. The inside is plain.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 15.2cm
  • Height: 6.7cm
Styles
Marks and inscriptions
Mark of the Daoguang period
Credit line
Given by Sir Harry Garner
Production
Register
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.98-1952

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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