Bowl with katydid and begonias, one of a pair
Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1920-1940
MaterialsPorcelain with overglaze polychrome decoration
DimensionsH. 2 7/8 in x Diam. 6 in, H. 7.3 cm x Diam. 15.3 cm
Credit LineMuseum purchase, Arthur W. Barney Estate Fund
Object numberB82P2.1
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
Not on view民國江皁景德汒窯粉彩砸砸秋海棠碗
HIDDEN MEANING: May your children be as numerous as grasshoppers (zhongsi yanqing 硃斯瞳慶
The Chinese word for katydid (guoguo 砸砸"older brother" (gege 哥哥
The katydid is considered an auspicious insect because its name, which in some dialects is pronounced guoer (砸兒"official" (guan'er 官兒
approx. 1920-1940
1920-1940
approx. 1621-1627
