Baur
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