Bowl
Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1750-1790
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795)
MaterialsPainted enamel on metal
DimensionsH. 2 5/16 in x Diam. 3 13/16 in, H. 5.9 cm x Diam. 8.1 cm
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object numberB67M1.a
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsMetal Arts
On View
Not on viewHere a Chinese artist has presumably followed a European print to depict idealized European countryfolk resting in the shade. The figures on the bottom of the saucer seem to have been collecting grapes.
approx. 1800-1911
approx. 1750-1790
approx. 1700-1800
approx. 1700-1800
prob. 1750-1800
1800-1850
1750-1800