CHINESE
Dish
(17th century)

Medium
porcelain, enamel (Swatow ware)

Measurements
9.0 × 38.2 cm diameter

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1964

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
south China, China

Accession Number
774-D5

Department
Asian Art

This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation

Physical description
'Swatow ware'. Central motif of Daoist god of longevity holding fan and riding flying crane, with a deer, in scrolling clouds, side panels of flowers and plants on a grid pattern with floral motifs. Enamels in central area and rim flaking and worn off.

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CHINESE
Dish
(17th century)