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Plate with eight peaches and five bats, one of a pair
Plate with eight peaches and five bats, one of a pair

Plate with eight peaches and five bats, one of a pair

Place of Origin
  • China; Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province
Date1736-1795
MaterialsPorcelain with overglaze multicolor decoration
DimensionsH. 1 1/2 in x Diam. 8 1/8 in, H. 3.8 cm x Diam. 20.6 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P1707
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On view
LocationGallery 17
MarkingsQianlong mark
Subject
  • peach
  • bat
More Information

The five bats (two on the back of the plate) stand for the Five Blessings—longevity, wealth, health, love of virtue, and a peaceful death.