Longquan kilns
Bowl with Molded Decoration of Figures and Inscriptions
1399-1432
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Longquan kilns
Bowl with Molded Decoration of Figures and Inscriptions
1399-1432
Physical Qualities
Stoneware with celadon glaze, 9.8 H x 20.3 Diam. cm. (3 7/8 x 8 in.)
Credit Line
The Cone Collection, Bequest of Frederic W. Cone
Object Number
1950.2014.21
The bowl is covered with a bright green glaze and decorated with underglaze carving. There are three flowers on leafy, undulating thick stems on the exterior with 2 plain paired lines below the rim; beveled footrim. In the interior, there are five figures with accompanying identifying characters: man seated cross-legged with crane standing on a table; man wearing an official's cap and long skirt; man in conical hat seated behind table; two men standing on either side of a table; Buddha seated on a high throne.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by bequest, 1949; Etta Cone, Baltimore, 1944; Frederic W. Cone (1878-1944); possiblyy purchased on Cone Family trip in China, 1907
Inscribed: None.
Markings: Remains of (unidentifable) label adhering to base.
