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Pair of bowls

Pair of bowls
Qing dynasty, Daoguang period 1821-1850

Medium
porcelain, gilt, enamel

Measurements
(a) 6.4 × 14.9 cm diameter
(b) 6.4 × 14.9 cm diameter

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Dr G. E. Morrison, 1921

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

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

Inscription
(a) painted in brush and blue ink on base (in Chinese characters) c.: (mark of Daoguang period)
(b) painted in brush and blue ink on base (in Chinese characters) c.: (mark of Daoguang period)

Accession Number
1925.a-b-D3

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
With everted rim; interior with medallion of octangonal stylized floral motif with butterflies and flowers, four lanterns; exterior with circular medallions each with differnt still life of lanterns, vases and scholars attributes, stylized floral sprays on plum incised feather tendril ground.