Covered bowl with floral pattern
Unknown Artist
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue and polychrom enamels over a black ground (Jingdezhen ware)
Dimensions
H. 7 in. (17.8 cm); Diam. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm)
Classification
Ceramics
Culture & Period
China · Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase by subscription, 1879
Accession Number
79.2.897a, b
Art Historical Context
This elegant covered bowl, adorned with a delicate floral pattern, hails from China's Qing dynasty (1644–1), specifically the late 18th to early 19th century Crafted in Jingdezhen—the renowned "porcelain capital" of the world—this piece exemplifies the era's mastery of ceramic artistry. Standing at 7 inches tall a diameter of nearly 6 inches, it served practical yet luxurious purposes, such as holding teas, spices, or confections in elite households. The bowl's striking black ground, painted with underglaze cobalt blue and vibrant polychrome enamels, showcases advanced Qing techniques. Underg...