Bowl
Place of OriginJiangxi province, China
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Kangxi emperor (1662-1722)
MaterialsPorcelain with incised decoration, polychrome enamels
DimensionsH. 2 5/8 in x Diam. 5 1/8 in, H. 6.7 cm x Diam. 13.1 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P1575
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
Not on viewMarkingsKangxi mark, underglaze blue six-character mark in two columns
More InformationGlazed in white in the interior, this bowl's exterior was incised with a pair of dragons and two pearls surrounded by clouds and waves. The motif was colored in purple on a holly green glazed ground. Often used for imperial table sets, the dark-toned arrangement of two similar shades makes for a powerful and solemn effect (Palace Mus. 1989: 125).
