Bowl with Figures in Landscape
Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze blue
Dimensions
9.9 × 29 cm (3 7/8 × 11 7/16 in.); Diam.: 29 cm (11 7/16 in.)
Classification
bowl
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
130128
Art Historical Context
Welcome to the Arts of Asia gallery at the Art Institute of, where you'll find the exquisite *Bowl with Figures in*, a fine example of 19th-century Qing dynasty porcelain. Crafted during China's last imperial era (1644–1911), this wide-mouthed bowl measures 99 × 29 cm, with a diameter of 29 cm, making it ideal for serving soups, rice, or communal dishes in elite households. The bowl's surface is adorned with figures set against a serene landscape, painted in vibrant underglaze blue—a technique where cobalt pigment is applied directly onto the unfired porcelain body before a transparent glaze ...
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...