East Asian Art Bowl Made in China, AsiaQing Dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi Period (1662-1722) Artist/maker unknown, Chinese Porcelain with overglaze enamel and gilt decoration * Gallery 226, Asian Art, second floor 1955-50-109 The Alfred and Margaret Caspary Memorial Gift, 1955 |
LabelPainted in brilliant enamel colors with gilt accents, the scene on this bowl depicts General Guo Ziyi and his wife in a palace pavilion, attended by courtiers and women watching children at play. General Guo was the model of the Confucian soldier-gentleman who had many grandsons and lived to a happy old age.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
