Bowl

Kangxi period, 1662/1722

Chinese Qing Dynasty

Associated Names
Chinese Qing Dynasty

Artist

This is a photograph of a porcelain cup. The cup has a decorative design with aquatic elements, including paintings of carp swimming amidst stylized waves in shades of green and blue. The fish, painted in a reddish-brown hue, appear graceful and dynamic, their bodies partially submerged, creating a sense of movement. Above the aquatic scene are geometric patterns in blue. The overall appearance is elegant and intricate, showcasing a blend of nature-inspired artistry and traditional craftsmanship.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Harry G. Steele [1881-1942], Pasadena; his widow, Grace C. Steele [d. 1974]; gift 1972 to NGA.

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Bibliography

1998

  • Bower, Virginia, Josephine Hadley Knapp, Stephen Little, and Robert Wilson Torchia. Decorative Arts, Part II: Far Eastern Ceramics and Paintings; Persian and Indian Rugs and Carpets. The Collections of the National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogue. Washington, D.C., 1998: 226, color repro.

Inscriptions

in standard script on the base in underglaze blue in two columns of three characters each: Da Qing Kangxi nian zhi (made in the Kangxi reign of the great Qing dynasty)

Wikidata ID

Q62758853

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