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Octagonal plate, one of a pair
Octagonal plate, one of a pair

Octagonal plate, one of a pair

Place of OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China; Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province
Date1662-1722
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Kangxi emperor (1662–1722)
MaterialsPorcelain with overglaze multicolor decoration
DimensionsH. 1 1/2 in x Diam. 12 1/2 in, H. 3.8 cm x Diam. 31.7 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P1127
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On view
Location
  • Gallery Location   Gallery 17
Text Entries

Depictions of the peony and white magnolia convey: “May your noble house be blessed with wealth and honor.” The colorful birds and double crabs indicate: “May you have a bright future with a high rank.”