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Plate with swallows and apricot blossoms
Plate with swallows and apricot blossoms

Plate with swallows and apricot blossoms

Place of OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China
Date1662-1722
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Kangxi emperor (1662-1722)
MaterialsPorcelain with overglaze multicolor decoration
DimensionsH. 2 3/8 in x Diam. 14 3/8 in, H. 6.0 cm x Diam. 36.5 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P1534
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On view
LocationGallery 17
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Swallows and apricot blossoms shown together form a visual pun (rebus) implying that success in the final level of the civil service examination shall be honored by an invitation to attend the spring banquet.