This bowl was made in the kilns of Jingdezhen in southern China, at a time when large quantities of mass-produced porcelain were shipped to the European markets by state companies and private merchants. In about 1730, the potters in Jingdezhen already mastered the use of pink enamel, which had been introduced in the colour palette for decorating porcelain, glass and metals a decade earlier. Due to the predominance of pink, this kind of porcelain was called famille rose by European collectors of the mid 1800s.
Physical description
Porcelain bowl decorated with overglaze enamels in the famille rose colour scheme and gilding, with six panels containing landscapes painted in black and enclosed in brocade diapers; inside, six fishes and water-weeds, and borders of lotus scrolls and diaper with four reserved panels of emblems.
Place of Origin
China (made)
Date
ca. 1730-1750 (made)
Artist/maker
Unknown
Materials and Techniques
Porcelain decorated with overglaze enamels and gilding
Dimensions
Diameter: 38.6 cm From register (15.2 in), Height: 16.2 cm From register (6.4 in)
Descriptive line
Porcelain bowl decorated with overglaze enamels of the famille rose type and gilding, China, Qing dynasty, ca. 1730-1750
Labels and date
Bowl
Porcelain with decoration in overglaze enamels and gilding.
Swimming carp with landscape panels on the outside.
About 1730-1750
Salting Bequest [1987]
Materials
Porcelain; Enamel
Techniques
Overglazing; Gilding
Subjects depicted
Fishes; Scrolls; Landscapes
Categories
Porcelain; Ceramics; Household objects
Collection
East Asia Collection