Water receptacle decorated with a rose
Place of OriginChina
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Kangxi emperor (1662-1722)
MaterialsPorcelain with underglaze copper red and overglaze enamel decoration
DimensionsH. 3 in x Diam. 5 1/4 in, H. 7.6 cm x Diam. 13.3 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P38
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
Not on viewMarkingsKangxi mark
Text Entries清朝康熙江皁景德汒窯渷渴紅加彩檉春絏水丞
HIDDEN MEANING: May you enjoy eternal spring!
The Chinese rose (Latin botanical name: Rosa chinensis Qiangwei 穬穹"flower of eternal spring [youth]" (changchunhua 檉春絏"monthly rose" (yuejihua 月季絏
In Chinese art, roses are sometimes hard to tell from peonies. Look for thorns and flower buds with pink showing through green sepals; these are characteristics that distinguish roses.
1662-1722
Early 14th century
approx. 1800-1850
1723-1735
