Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Blue and White Bowl with Floral Designs 青花花卉紋碗

Artist Unknown Chinese Artist

DateMing dynasty (1368-1644)

Made/manufacturedChina, Asia

MediumGlazed porcelain

Dimensions4 5/8 x 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (11.7 x 26.7 x 26.7 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineGift of Don Q. Vining, M.D.

Object number1989.13.161

Collections

ASIAN

DescriptionRound, deep bowl, slightly flaring lip, body flares sharply inward to wide ring foot. White clay body, cobalt blue underglaze, clear semi-matte glaze except on base. Inside: 7 circular parallel lines--2 lines near lip form upper border of continuous key pattern (modern meanders), 2 lower border llines as upper border form continuous lotus scroll, 3 lines encircle large peony and w leaves. Outside: 5 circular parallel lings : 2 near rim form upper border of continuous lotus scroll with 2 lower border lines above 10 lotus panels w diaper pattern (curl work).