Covered box with a pair of peacocks
Place of OriginChina
DynastyMing dynasty (1368-1644), Reign of the Jiajing emperor (1522-1566)
MaterialsPorcelain with underglaze blue decoration
DimensionsH. 3 3/4 in x Diam. 5 1/2 in, H. 9.5 cm x Diam. 14.3 cm
Credit LineGift of Roy Leventritt
Object numberB69P42L.a-.b
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
Not on viewOn this box, peacocks, referred to as birds of culture, are shown together with peonies, the flower of wealth and honor (fuguihua).
HIDDEN MEANING: May you gain culture, wealth, and honor (wenming fugui)!
approx. 1700-1800
approx. 1573-1660
1736-1795
approx. 1550-1644
approx. 1550-1644
approx. 1300-1368
1573-1620