Dish

The object is a blue and white plate with a shallow wall, horizontal rim, articulated foot and an unglazed foot rim. The design, in blue, depicts four bouquets around a central circle enclosing a single floral spray. The wall and rim are also decorated with floral motifs. The bouquets are expansive and cover the sidewall; floral nosegays decorate the wide rim. The design on the exterior is much more sparse, and is also composed of floral elements. The blue design is painted under the glaze and is likely cobalt oxide. The edge of the plate is unglazed with a red-brown band. There are wheel lines visible, particularly on the exterior rim.

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Historical period(s)
Qing dynasty, Kangxi reign, 1662-1722
Medium
Porcelain with cobalt pigment under clear glaze
Style
Jingdezhen ware
Dimensions
H x Diam (overall): 4.2 x 34.6 cm (1 5/8 x 13 5/8 in)
Geography
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen
Credit Line
Gift of Jeffrey and Carol Horvitz
Collection
Freer Gallery of Art Collection
Accession Number
F2002.10.1
On View Location
Currently not on view
Classification(s)
Ceramic, Vessel
Type

Dish

Keywords
China, flower, Jingdezhen ware, Kangxi reign (1662 - 1722), porcelain, Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911)
Provenance

To 2002
Jeffrey and Carol Horvitz, Beverly Farms, MA, to 2002

From 2002
Freer Gallery of Art, given by Jeffrey and Carol Horvitz in 2002

Previous Owner(s) and Custodian(s)

Jeffrey E. Horvitz

Description

The object is a blue and white plate with a shallow wall, horizontal rim, articulated foot and an unglazed foot rim. The design, in blue, depicts four bouquets around a central circle enclosing a single floral spray. The wall and rim are also decorated with floral motifs. The bouquets are expansive and cover the sidewall; floral nosegays decorate the wide rim. The design on the exterior is much more sparse, and is also composed of floral elements. The blue design is painted under the glaze and is likely cobalt oxide. The edge of the plate is unglazed with a red-brown band. There are wheel lines visible, particularly on the exterior rim.

Collection Area(s)
Chinese Art
Web Resources
Google Cultural Institute
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