Period:Ming dynasty Production date:17thC(early)
Materials:ivory
Technique:carved
Subjects:immortal
Dimensions:Diameter: 11.50 centimetres Height: 5.50 centimetres
Description:
Carved ivory bowl with the scene of the Eight Daoist Immortals celebrating birthday for Shoulao, Star God of Longevity. The inverted neck bears shou (longevity) characters alternating with fu (happiness) characters.
IMG
![图片[1]-bowl BM-2018-3005.430-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Ming dynasty/43/mid_P1010310.jpg)
![图片[2]-bowl BM-2018-3005.430-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Ming dynasty/43/mid_P1010314.jpg)
Comments:The landscape is reminiscent of the scenes depicted on ceramics of the mid-seventeenth century. The precise use of this bowl is not obvious but similar objects have been identified as alms bowls. The inverted neck shape is certainly met in porcelain but is most unusual in other media. [Kerr, Allen & Shih 2016.]
Materials:ivory
Technique:carved
Subjects:immortal
Dimensions:Diameter: 11.50 centimetres Height: 5.50 centimetres
Description:
Carved ivory bowl with the scene of the Eight Daoist Immortals celebrating birthday for Shoulao, Star God of Longevity. The inverted neck bears shou (longevity) characters alternating with fu (happiness) characters.
IMG
Comments:The landscape is reminiscent of the scenes depicted on ceramics of the mid-seventeenth century. The precise use of this bowl is not obvious but similar objects have been identified as alms bowls. The inverted neck shape is certainly met in porcelain but is most unusual in other media. [Kerr, Allen & Shih 2016.]
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