Bowl 青釉蝙蝠紋碗

Ceramics
China

Subject/design:

Bats design

Materials:

Porcelain

Technique:

Celadon glaze and underglaze copper red decoration

Date:

Qing dynasty (1644-1911), reign of Yongzheng (1723-1735)

Size:

Diam. 15 cm

Place of origin:

China, Jiangxi, imperial kilns of Jingdezhen

Mark:

Mark of Yongzheng (1723-1735):  : da qing Yongzheng nian zhi 大清雍正年製 written within a double ring in underglaze blue.

Description:

The bowl is covered with a fine pale celadon glaze, appearing in which on the outside are five bats executed in deep copper red. Five bats symbolise the five blisses: longevity, health, wealth, love of virtue and natural death.

Inventory number:

CB.CC.1934.532

Copyright:

Fondation Baur

Photographer:

Marian Gérard