Dish with flowering sprays

18th century

Not on view

Known as “Canton enamels”, metal dishes painted with brightly colored enamels were produced there for domestic consumption and for trade with the West. The fruits and flowers painted on this dish, which allude to different seasons, are auspicious and convey good wishes.

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Dish with flowering sprays
Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Date: 18th century
Culture: China
Medium: Painted enamel (Canton enamel)
Dimensions: H. 1 in. (2.5 cm); Diam. 8 in. (20.3 cm); Diam. of base 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
Classification: Enamels
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Schorsch, 2016
Object Number: 2016.498.2
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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