Blue and white Chinese porcelain bowl 青花加广彩中国官员生活场景图碗, 1736-1796 [Qianlong era 乾隆年代]?
Scope and Contents
This is a blue and white and porcelain bowl, possibly Qianlong period. The bowl is decorated on the outside with two scenes depicting elite life, and a peach blossom on the inside bottom, using a variety of coloured pigments. There is no reign mark on the bottom. The bowl has been broken and repaired with glue. It is possibly an example of early Canton export porcelain that was shipped to Europe.
Dates
- Creation: 1736-1796 [Qianlong era 乾隆年代]?
Extent
1 object(s) : Porcelain
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Probably originally owned by Lu Gwei-Djen.
Dimensions
Height: 11cm, Diameter: 25.5cm.
Repository Details
Part of the Needham Research Institute Repository
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