Wash basin

Status

Not on view

Date1750-1775

Geography Made - China

Medium/TechniquePorcelain (hard-paste)

DimensionsOverall (H x W x D): 3 1/2 in. x 11 5/8 in. x 11 1/2 in. (8.89 cm x 29.53 cm x 29.21 cm)

Credit LineAcquired through the generosity of Mary F. Failing, Vice Regent for Oregon, 1941

Object numberM-1296/D

DescriptionRibbed, shallow, circular bowl with a scalloped rim having a narrow flange on a high foot ring, decorated in overglaze polychrome enamels and gilt. A single iron red line outlines the outer edge of the top of the rim. The rim and the upper sides of the well are decorated with trailing vines and bamboo. The center of the well features a bouquet of pair of pomegranates and flowers surrounded by five additional bouquets of flowers and pomegranates or berries. On the exterior are three flower sprigs with pomegranates or berries.

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