Period:Ming dynasty Production date:1522-1566
Materials:porcelain
Technique:glazed, underglazed,
Subjects:bird
Dimensions:Diameter: 15.50 centimetres Height: 2.80 centimetres
Description:
Two porcelain dishes with reserved white decoration on a blue ground. These two dishes each have rounded sides, a flared rim and a tapering foot. As a result of hand painting, there are certain variations in the execution of the designs, which are, unusually reserved white on a blue ground. Inside four cranes fly among clouds around a roundel encircling the character ‘shou’ [longevity]. Outside eight cranes are depicted, alternately flying up and down. Each base is also glazed blue and carries a six-character underglaze blue Jiajing reign mark in a double ring beneath the glaze.
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Comments:Harrison-Hall 2001:Cranes are a common emblem of longevity. They are also the magic vehicle of Daoist immortals who summon their presence and fly on their backs to fantastical destinations.
Materials:porcelain
Technique:glazed, underglazed,
Subjects:bird
Dimensions:Diameter: 15.50 centimetres Height: 2.80 centimetres
Description:
Two porcelain dishes with reserved white decoration on a blue ground. These two dishes each have rounded sides, a flared rim and a tapering foot. As a result of hand painting, there are certain variations in the execution of the designs, which are, unusually reserved white on a blue ground. Inside four cranes fly among clouds around a roundel encircling the character ‘shou’ [longevity]. Outside eight cranes are depicted, alternately flying up and down. Each base is also glazed blue and carries a six-character underglaze blue Jiajing reign mark in a double ring beneath the glaze.
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Comments:Harrison-Hall 2001:Cranes are a common emblem of longevity. They are also the magic vehicle of Daoist immortals who summon their presence and fly on their backs to fantastical destinations.
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