CHINESE
Bowl
(16th century-17th century)

Medium
porcelain, enamel (Swatow ware)

Measurements
9.1 × 38.5 cm diameter

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of H. W. Kent, 1938

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
south China, China

Accession Number
3727-D3

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
Swatow ware, with everted and raised rim; central motif of stylized kylin in eccentric garden with band of auspicious objects and floral motifs, side panels of flowers and flowers with birds alternating with circle on lattice grid, rim band of floral motifs.

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CHINESE
Bowl
(16th century-17th century)