Artist name:
Chinese, probably Ching-te-chen
Artwork title:
Bowl
Description: Bowl, heavily potted white procelain decorated with overglaze polychrome enamels; metal ring on lip. Interior decoration: floral and foliate border under the lip beneath which is a border consisting of upward pointing arrows; the centre of the interior base consists of a lotus medallion with floral border surround; remaining parts are plain green. Exterior decoration: 2 small floral/foliate borders under the lip which are repeated above the footrim; the main border consists of 4 Buddhas on the lotus throne between which are human-headed lions; the space is filled up with the symbols of lightening on a black background; footrim is plain sacrificial red; exterior of the base is undecorated and is pitted. Chinese porcelain most probably made in Ching-te-Chen for export to Siam.
Artwork date(s): 18th century or later
Artwork type: Eastern Collection
Medium: glazed ceramic
Measurements: H:180 Diam:175
Accession number: 535
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