Plat, M.C. 3475, Entre 1662 et 1723

Author(s): anonymous date of production: between 1662 and 1723 type(s) of object(s): domestic life, ceramics, china name(s): table service, dish materials and techniques: porcelain, blue underglaze place(s) of execution/production: jingdezhen dimensions - artwork: height: 6. 2cm diameter: 39. 1cm description: circular dish resting on a large circular foot. Compartmentalized decor. In the central medallion: rock and plants; on the cavetto: floral sprigs. Iconographic description: interior: central medallion, bamboo and prunus on either side of a rock; cavetto: from the central medallion radiate eight leaf-shaped medallions with a lobed accolade top; each is painted with one or two floral sprigs; they stand out against a decorated blue background, between each medallion of a half flower; the lip is highlighted with a frieze of triangulated motifs, each containing half a flower. Exterior: the wall is decorated with two leafy sprigs; on the basis illegible drawing; the dish is mounted inside a metal strapping so that it can be suspended. 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. 3475. Date: Entre 1662 et 1723.