China

Room 3

CHINESE CERAMICS - MING PORCELAIN FROM THE JINGDEZHEN KILNS 中國陶瓷 - 明代景德鎮窯

Case 16

Porcelain from the Jingdezhen kilns 景德鎮窯

Jiangxi Province 江西省, Ming dynasty 明代 (1368-1644)

  1. Bowl 黃綠彩碗

    Ming dynasty, mark and reign of Jiajing 嘉靖 (1522-1566)

    CB-CC-1930-166

    Yellow and green glazed decoration depicting four figures in a garden.
  2. Dish with blue and yellow decoration 藍黃彩盤

    Ming dynasty, mark and reign of Hongzhi 弘治 (1488-1505)

    CB-CC-1947-144

    The decoration consists of a spray, possibly of jasmine, in the centre, and other sprays of lotus, grape, crab-apple and pomegranate on the sides.
  3. Jardinière with convolvulus painted in underglaze blue and enamels 斗彩草紋花盆

    Ming dynasty, mark and reign of Zhengde 正德 (1506-1521)

    CB-CC-1939-149

    Convolvulus typically winds itself around tree trunks and symbolises the bonds of love and marriage.