Period:Ming dynasty Production date:1573-1620
Materials:porcelain
Technique:glazed, underglazed,
Subjects:eight treasures of buddhism mammal tool/implement (?) arms/armour (?) lotus
Dimensions:Diameter: 24.50 centimetres Height: 4 centimetres
Description:
Porcelain dish with underglaze blue decoration. This dish has rounded sides, a flared rim and a tapering foot. It is painted inside and out in underglaze blue. The central scene shows a bridled and saddled deer carrying a ‘guan’ jar supported on a lotus on its back from which a stream emanates with the all-encompassing ‘wan’ symbol, an axe and a lotus. In front of the deer is a servant carrying a flower vase containing a spray of millet and another attendant follows behind with an umbrella. An unusual border of double gourds and leaf scroll fills the well. Outside the Eight Treasures of Buddhism are individually supported by lotus flowers and the foot is decorated with a classic scroll border. A six-character Wanli mark in a double ring marks the base.
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Comments:Harrison-Hall 2001:The jar with its smoking contents is similar to that depicted as a container for a magic potion in BM Franks.295+. It could be that this and the present dish are part of a series which together depict a single popular story. The deer is associated with longevity as it is believed to be the only creature that can track down the enchanted ‘lingzhi’ mushroom which has life-prolonging properties.
Materials:porcelain
Technique:glazed, underglazed,
Subjects:eight treasures of buddhism mammal tool/implement (?) arms/armour (?) lotus
Dimensions:Diameter: 24.50 centimetres Height: 4 centimetres
Description:
Porcelain dish with underglaze blue decoration. This dish has rounded sides, a flared rim and a tapering foot. It is painted inside and out in underglaze blue. The central scene shows a bridled and saddled deer carrying a ‘guan’ jar supported on a lotus on its back from which a stream emanates with the all-encompassing ‘wan’ symbol, an axe and a lotus. In front of the deer is a servant carrying a flower vase containing a spray of millet and another attendant follows behind with an umbrella. An unusual border of double gourds and leaf scroll fills the well. Outside the Eight Treasures of Buddhism are individually supported by lotus flowers and the foot is decorated with a classic scroll border. A six-character Wanli mark in a double ring marks the base.
IMG
Comments:Harrison-Hall 2001:The jar with its smoking contents is similar to that depicted as a container for a magic potion in BM Franks.295+. It could be that this and the present dish are part of a series which together depict a single popular story. The deer is associated with longevity as it is believed to be the only creature that can track down the enchanted ‘lingzhi’ mushroom which has life-prolonging properties.
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