Cup with scholar pointing at the sun
Place of OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China
DynastyMing dynasty (1368-1644), Reign of the Wanli emperor (1573-1620)
MaterialsPorcelain with underglaze cobalt decoration
DimensionsH. 1 3/8 in x Diam. 3 5/8 in, H. 3.5 cm x Diam. 9.2 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P1784
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
Not on viewMarkingsChenghua mark
More InformationThe gesture of pointing to a rising sun is a pictorial pun for zhiri fenghou ("Elevation to the rank of marquis is imminent.").
Subject
- scholar
approx. 1300-1400
approx. 1403-1435
