Pair of Bowls in the Shape of a Lotus Maker: Unknown

early 18th century

Asian Art

On view, 2nd floor, Asian Art

Delicate, almost invisible scrolling peonies are carved onto the surface of this bowl. Known as a hidden decoration, or anhua, this technique appeared in the first half of the fifteenth century on porcelains made for the court.

Medium

Porcelain with incised hidden decoration (anhua) under clear glaze

Dimensions

2 1/8 × 4 1/2 in. (5.4 × 11.43 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Yale Kneeland, Jr., B.A. 1922

Accession Number

1956.42.3

Geography

China

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng period (1723–35)

Classification

Containers

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Provenance
Dr. Yale Kneeland Jr.; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

bowls (vessels)

Marks

Da Qing Yongzheng nian zhi

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