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

Blue and White Bowl with Dragon Design

Artist Unknown Chinese Artist

DateMing dynasty (1368-1644)

Made/manufacturedChina, Asia

MediumGlazed porcelain

Dimensions2 3/4 x 6 1/8 x 6 1/8 in. (7 x 15.6 x 15.6 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

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

Object number1989.13.163

Collections

ASIAN

DescriptionRound deep bowl w slightly everted lip, body flares inward at base to medium ring foot. White clay body, cobalt blue underglaze, clear gloss glaze except base. Inside: 5 circular parallel lines and 2 on cavetto, one on each side of band of alternating patterns of dots and diaper patterns (triangle work). Scrollin ribbon w alternating conch-shell symbols and pine needles. 2 lines encircling one dragon w long foliated tail. Outside: 6 circular parallel lines : 2 near lip serving as upper border of diaper patttern (triangle work), 2 lines atop 2 opposing dragons chasing pearls. Dragons have long foliated tails and breath depicted as 3 curvilinear arcs composed of pots. Lower body encircled w lotus panels. 2 lines at body/base juncture.