Period:Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722) Culture:China Medium:Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware) Dimensions:H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) Classification:Ceramics Credit Line:Rogers Fund, 1918 Accession Number:18.61.2 Elegant women are a popular subject in Chinese decorative arts. Often they are shown accompanying children, engaging in leisure activities such as playing music and visiting gardens, or, as on this plate, enjoying flowers.
Period:Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722) Culture:China Medium:Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware) Dimensions:H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) Classification:Ceramics Credit Line:Rogers Fund, 1918 Accession Number:18.61.2 Elegant women are a popular subject in Chinese decorative arts. Often they are shown accompanying children, engaging in leisure activities such as playing music and visiting gardens, or, as on this plate, enjoying flowers.