CHINESE
Bowl
(17th century)

Medium
porcelain, enamel (Swatow ware)

Measurements
5.9 × 20.3 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
Swatow, south China, China

Accession Number
3742-D3

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
Swatow ware, with everted rim; central motif of four clawed dragon rising from stylized waves through cloud scrolls; fish and pomegranate branches side band; rim band of floral medallions and circle motifs on feather scroll ground.

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CHINESE
Bowl
(17th century)