Ink palette in the shape of a fungus

Place of OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China; Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province

Date1736-1795

DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795)

MaterialsPorcelain with bluish glaze and crackles

DimensionsH. 1 1/4 in x W. 5 1/2 in x D. 4 in, H. 3.2 cm x W. 14 cm x D. 10.2 cm

Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection

Object numberB60P2051

DepartmentChinese Art

ClassificationsCeramics

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MarkingsQianlong mark and underglaze blue four-character mark on the base

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Lingzhi, the fungus of immortality, is also a wish-fulfilling symbol because the head of the wish-granting wand ruyi resembles the fungus in shape.

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