Bowl and Cover
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Object Label
This bowl and cover are an example of the translucent and delicate Chinese porcelain known as linlong. Yet the decoration of linglong ware, which dates to the Qianlong era (1736—1795), is believed to have been inspired by that of Iranian "Gombroon" ware, since no such objects were produced in China until the reign of Qianlong. The fragile, lace-like porcelain—known as the "rice- grain porcelain of China"—was produced by piercing rice grain–sized holes into the body of the vessel while the clay was still soft, filling the holes with a clear glaze, and then firing the object to create a translucent pattern.
This object exemplifies techniques developed by diverse Silk Route cultures to reproduce at home products and craftsmanship made familiar through travel and trade.
Caption
Bowl and Cover, 1736–1795. "Linglong" exquisite porcelain with translucent white glaze, 3 x 4 5/16 in. (7.6 x 11 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the executors of the Estate of Colonel Michael Friedsam, 32.1178a-b. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Collection
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Collection
Title
Bowl and Cover
Date
1736–1795
Dynasty
Qing Dynasty
Period
Qianlong Period
Geography
Place made: Jiangxi, China
Medium
"Linglong" exquisite porcelain with translucent white glaze
Classification
Dimensions
3 x 4 5/16 in. (7.6 x 11 cm)
Markings
The bases of both bowl and cover have six character Qianlong seal marks written in underglaze blue.
Credit Line
Gift of the executors of the Estate of Colonel Michael Friedsam
Accession Number
32.1178a-b
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