Bowl with Medallions of Butterflies, Peonies, Chrysanthemums, Peaches, Plums and Orchids
Qing dynasty (1644–1911), spurious reign mark of Yongzheng (1723–35) , overglaze painting perhaps added later
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze famille rose enamels
Dimensions
6.7 × 14.4 cm (2 5/8 × 5 11/16 in.); Diam.: 14.4 cm (5 11/16 in.)
Classification
bowl
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
5003
About the Artist
Unknown
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