Bowl and Cover

1736–1795

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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)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

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

Vessel

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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