Bowl with Flowers on a Coral-Red Ground
Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng reign mark (1723–1735)
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels
Dimensions
6.1 × 11.8 cm (2 3/8 × 4 5/8 in.); Diam.: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.)
Classification
bowl
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
221160
Art Historical Context
This delicate porcelain bowl, titled *Bowl with Flowers on a Coral-Red Ground*, hails from China's Qing dynasty during the Yongzheng reign (1723–1735). Measuring just 6.1 × 11.8 cm, its petite size suggests it was designed for intimate use, perhaps holding tea, sweets, or spices in an imperial or elite household. The vibrant coral-red ground, a hallmark of Yongzheng porcelain, provides a striking backdrop for the finely painted floral motifs, evoking the opulent elegance of the era's courtly tastes. Crafted at the imperial kilns of Jingdezhen, this piece exemplifies the overglaze enamel techn...
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...