"Pheasant and Peony" Dish
CultureChinese
Dateca. 1725
MediumPorcelain with polychrome enamel decoration
DimensionsOverall: 2 1/2 × 14 inches (6.35 × 35.56 cm)
Credit LineGift of Marion and Henry Bloch
Object number2019.20.14
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DescriptionA round plate with a wide border rim decorated in polychrome enamels. Four sections of floral motifs decorate the wide border. The plate center is decorated with more flower and includes peonies and a phesant. The color palette is predominantly translucent green but includes pink, yellow, and purple.
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