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Bowl with Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722)
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.
The figures depicted on this bowl are eminent men of letters from the eighth century who shared a love of wine. Celebrated in a poem by Du Fu (712–770), “Song for the Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup,” they include the poet Li Bai and the calligrapher Zhang Xu.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 清康熙　景德鎮窯黃地青花綠彩飲中八仙圖花口盌
  • Title: Bowl with Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup
  • Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722)
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Porcelain painted with cobalt blue underglaze and green enamels over yellow ground (Jingdezhen ware)
  • Dimensions: H. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); Diam. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Promised Gift of Julia and John Curtis, in celebration of the Museum’s 150th Anniversary
  • Object Number: L.2017.53.7
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art