Dish with bats and peaches
Place of OriginChina
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Xianfeng emperor (1851-1861)
MaterialsPorcelain with overglaze polychrome decoration
DimensionsH. 1 1/4 in x Diam. 5 7/8 in, H. 3.2 cm x Diam. 14.9 cm
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Benjamin P. Kurtz
Object numberB83P1.1
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
Not on viewMarkingsXianfeng mark, red six-character mark in three columns
More InformationThe classical subject matter celebrating longevity is here arranged in a fresh composition. The central pink peach is framed by greenish immortal mountains from which extend three peach branches with black stems and green leaves. Between the three peach trees, each with five peaches, there are four red bats surrounding a central character, shou ("long life"). The rim is bordered with a band of fungus heads toned in blue, red, and aqua. The exterior is painted with four correspondingly placed red bats.
1736-1795
approx. 1621-1627