Bowl
1821-1850 (made)
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Bowl of porcelain. The exterior is covered yellow glaze in which a scrolled pattern is finely incised. Reserved in this ground are three circular medallions containing respectively a sheep, a goat, and a ram painted in 'miniature' colours on the white ground. Between the medallions are three identical groups of objects containing the following items: A vase containing a spray of roses and a halberd, from which hangs a scent-charm in the form of a sonorous stone, a bag and dish of pomegranates, a ruyi-sceptre, and two rings interlocked. Round the sides of the interior are four sprays of prunus mingled with pine, bamboo, lingzhi fungus and other plants; form the sprays hang a ruyi-sceptre, two pomegranates and fish, all in blue. On the bottom is a circular medallion with three sheep or goats under a tree.
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Materials and techniques | Porcelain with incised decoration, painted in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels and gilt |
Brief description | Bowl of porcelain, decorated in underglaze blue, incised in a yellow glaze, painted in enamel colours and gilt; China (Jingdezhen), Qing dynasty, Daoguang period (1821-50) |
Physical description | Bowl of porcelain. The exterior is covered yellow glaze in which a scrolled pattern is finely incised. Reserved in this ground are three circular medallions containing respectively a sheep, a goat, and a ram painted in 'miniature' colours on the white ground. Between the medallions are three identical groups of objects containing the following items: A vase containing a spray of roses and a halberd, from which hangs a scent-charm in the form of a sonorous stone, a bag and dish of pomegranates, a ruyi-sceptre, and two rings interlocked. Round the sides of the interior are four sprays of prunus mingled with pine, bamboo, lingzhi fungus and other plants; form the sprays hang a ruyi-sceptre, two pomegranates and fish, all in blue. On the bottom is a circular medallion with three sheep or goats under a tree. |
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Credit line | Bequeathed by Mr W. G. Gulland |
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Accession number | CIRC.630-1931 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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