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Bowl with Landscapelate Ming dynasty, about 1550-1644

On view: David Geffen GalleriesBlue-and-White Porcelain of East Asia
Large blue-and-white ceramic bowl with wide flaring form, painted vine motif on exterior, and decorative paneled border along interior rim
Blue-and-white porcelain bowl with densely painted underglaze decoration. The central medallion depicts a Chinese landscape with pavilions, a bridge, rocky mountains, and water. Surrounding the medallion, a diaper-pattern ground is interspersed with shaped cartouches containing dragons, lotus flowers, and additional scenic vignettes. The cavetto and rim are bordered with scaled and foliate bands.

Unknown, Bowl with Landscape, late Ming dynasty, about 1550-1644, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch Fund, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Bowl with Landscape
Culture
Chinese
Place Made
South China
Date Made
late Ming dynasty, about 1550-1644
Period
Late Ming dynasty
Medium
Swatow ware, wheel-thrown porcelain with underglaze blue painted decoration, and clear glaze
Dimensions
Diameter: 18 3/4 in. (47.63 cm)
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch Fund
Accession Number
M.58.9.8
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art