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Bowl with decorative medallions

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Jiaqing mark and period (1796–1820)
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 219
Some of the brightly colored medallions on this bowl derive from flowers, others from balls found under the feet of lions in Buddhist art. The latter may have developed from the wishing jewel (Sanskrit: cintamani), which was introduced to China with Buddhist iconography, and later became a flaming pearl associated with dragons and widely used as an auspicious motif.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 清嘉慶 景德鎮窯粉彩皮球花紋碗
  • Title: Bowl with decorative medallions
  • Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Jiaqing mark and period (1796–1820)
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Porcelain painted with overglaze enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
  • Dimensions: H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); W. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Purchase by subscription, 1879
  • Object Number: 79.2.1111
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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