CHINESE
Pair of bowls
(early 17th century)

Medium
porcelain, enamel

Measurements
(a-b) 6.7 × 14.8 cm diameter (each)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Howard Spensley, 1939

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, south-east China, China

Inscription
(a) painted in red on base c.: 玉
(b) painted in red on base c.: 玉

Accession Number
4382.a-b-D3

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
Two bowls with everted rim, rectangular 'scroll' panels of bird on blossom branch alternating with stylized floral spray, looping rim band, lotus panel foot band.

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CHINESE
Pair of bowls
(early 17th century)