Bowl with pine tree, bamboo, and plum blossom
Unknown Artist
late 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Dimensions
H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); Diam. 7 in. (17.8 cm)
Classification
Ceramics
Culture & Period
China · Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase by subscription, 1879
Accession Number
79.2.1300
Tags
Art Historical Context
This delicate porcelain bowl, crafted in Jingdezhen—the renowned center of Chinese porcelain production—dates to the late 18th century the Qianlong period (1736–95) of the Qing dynasty. just 2¾ inches high and 7 inches in diameter, exemplifies the era's mastery of fine ceramics, blending functionality with exquisite artistry. The bowl features a vibrant design of pine tree, bamboo, plum blossom, painted in underglaze cobalt for the foundational motifs and overglazerome enamels for colorful accents, creating a luminous, multi-layered effect. These "Three Friends of Winter" hold deep cultural s...