Bowl with decorative medallions

China

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.

Bowl with decorative medallions, Porcelain painted with overglaze enamels (Jingdezhen ware), China

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Bowl with decorative medallions, Porcelain painted with overglaze enamels (Jingdezhen ware), China
Bowl with decorative medallions, Porcelain painted with overglaze enamels (Jingdezhen ware), China
Bowl with decorative medallions, Porcelain painted with overglaze enamels (Jingdezhen ware), China
Bowl with decorative medallions, Porcelain painted with overglaze enamels (Jingdezhen ware), China
Bowl with decorative medallions, Porcelain painted with overglaze enamels (Jingdezhen ware), China

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