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Bowl

Bowl
(18th century)

Medium
porcelain, gilt, enamel

Measurements
10.2 × 22.7 cm diameter

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of John H. Connell, 1914

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Guangdong province, China

Accession Number
1238-D3

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
Cantonese ware. Central cornucopia with floral spray and butterflies ringed with floral garland, rim band of floral motifs, scrolling foliage and floral garlands; exterior with flower vases and floral sprays ringed with scrolling tendrils, foliage and birds in branches, rim band of grid and scrolling foliage below key fret band, 'fleur-de-lis' foot band