Plate with peaches and bats, one of a pair
Place of OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795)
MaterialsPorcelain with impressed and overglaze polychrome decoration
DimensionsH. 1 5/8 in x Diam. 8 1/8 in, H. 4.1 cm x Diam. 20.7 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P1708
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
Not on viewMarkingsQianlong mark and underglaze blue six-character mark
More InformationThe five bats stand for the five blessings-longevity, wealth, health, love of virtue, and a peaceful death-and the eight peaches represent the Eight Taoist Immortals, who grant longevity. This type of symbolism is reserved for birthdays.
Subject
- peach
- bat
1736-1795
approx. 1920-1940
approx. 1920-1940
1920-1940