Bowl
1622-1722 (made)
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Bowl of porcelain, incised with two five-clawed dragons pursuing pearls among clouds. Over this design are flowers in blue, purple and yellow enamels, with foliage in green enamel. The ground is of greenish-white wash with a slightly iridescent effect when held in certain lights.
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Materials and techniques | Porcelain, incised, enamelled |
Brief description | Bowl, porcelain with incised and enamelled decoration; China (Jingdezhen), Qing dynasty, Kangxi mark and period (1662-1722) |
Physical description | Bowl of porcelain, incised with two five-clawed dragons pursuing pearls among clouds. Over this design are flowers in blue, purple and yellow enamels, with foliage in green enamel. The ground is of greenish-white wash with a slightly iridescent effect when held in certain lights. |
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Credit line | Bequeathed by Mr W. G. Gulland |
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Accession number | CIRC.329-1931 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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