Bol, M.C. 4104, between 1573 and 1620

Author(s): anonymous date of production: between 1573 and 1620 type(s) of object(s): domestic life, ceramics, china name(s): bowl materials and techniques: porcelain, turned ceramic, glaze = covered, blue under glaze place(s) of execution/production: jingdezhen dimensions - artwork: height: 9. 4cm diameter: 17. 2cm description: bowl with a hemispherical body resting on a well-marked circular foot. The bottom of the body is highlighted by stylized upright petals, the lip by stylized descending petals. Interior: central medallion, crane in the middle of four stylized clouds; the lip is highlighted with a scrolling plant foliage. Exterior: two cranes in flight among stylized clouds. Based on wanli brand. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: nianhao - 大明萬曆年製 mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: cernuschi, henri date of acquisition: 1896 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 4104. Date: between 1573 and 1620.