Bowl with auspicious fruit motif

Place of OriginJiangxi province, China; Jiangxi province

DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Yongzheng emperor (1723-1735)

MaterialsPorcelain with underglaze red decoration

DimensionsH. 3 7/8 in x Diam. 7 1/2 in, H. 9.8 cm x Diam. 19.1 cm

Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection

Object numberB60P1253

DepartmentChinese Art

ClassificationsCeramics

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MarkingsYongzheng mark

Text Entries

Object Label

清朝椳正江皁景德汒窯渷渴紅三果大碗

HIDDEN MEANING: May you have longevity and many sons!

Three red fruits decorate this bowl: a peach for longevity, a pomegranate for many sons, and a third, unidentified fruit. It could be an apple for peace.