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Garden seat
Garden seat

Garden seat

Place of OriginChina
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Kangxi emperor (1662-1722)
MaterialsPorcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze polychrome decoration
DimensionsH. 13 1/2 in x Diam. 13 in, H. 34.3 cm x Diam. 33.0 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB67P31
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
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In wealthy households, the garden seat is usually padded and covered with a piece of brocade. The decoration on the seat replicates a piece of brocade with two dragons contending for the flaming pearl, above longevity rocks and waves. The Eight Auspicious Buddhist Symbols are scattered throughout the seat, also recognized in Chinese as symbols of longevity. They are the Wheel of the Law, conch, standard of victory, parasol, lotus blossom, vase, twin fish, and endless knot. The center decoration takes the shape of an ancient coin, a symbol for wealth.
Subject
  • dragon