Bowl
ca. 1700 (made)
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| Place of origin |
This bowl is painted with the scene of the crucifixion, intended for European consumers.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain decorated in underglaze blue |
| Brief description | Bowl, porcelain, painted with a scene from the Crucifixion, China, Jingdezhen, about 1700 |
| Physical description | Bowl, painted with the scene of the crucifixion; outside, the figure of Christ on the cross between the Virgin and St John the Evangelist, with clouds above, the subject being twice repeated. Inside on the bottom, in a circular medallion, a sacred pearl with flames and clouds; a border of cloud scrolls round the rim. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Mark: a sprig of magic fungus |
| Gallery label | Chinese bowl with Crucifixion
China, Jingdezhen, about 1700
The design may derive from European prints.
C.110-1927. Gift of Dr L.A. Lawrence(2009) |
| Credit line | Given by Dr. L. A. Lawrence |
| Historical context | The crucifixion scene is copied from a European print or embroidery. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This bowl is painted with the scene of the crucifixion, intended for European consumers. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.110-1927 |
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| Record created | February 24, 2003 |
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