Plaque with boys at play
Place of Origin
- China; Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province
Dateapprox. 1900-1949
MaterialsPorcelain with overglaze multicolor decoration
DimensionsH. 13 1/2 in x W. 10 in x D. 3/4 in, H. 34.3 cm x W. 25.4 cm x D. 1.9 cm (frame)
Credit LineBequest of Drs. Ben and A. Jess Shenson
Object number2002.26
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On viewLocationGallery 17
Subject
- boy
- olive tree
- basket
- fungus
- flower
- peach
- lotus
- brush
- fan
- flag
- lantern
- grain
The sweet olive tree (
guihua, also a homophone for “noble blossoms”) on the left of t his plaque proclaims that all the boys under the tree are “noblesons,” who will pass their civil service examinations with flying colors and bring honor to their families.
1115-1234
1736-1795