Skip to main content

Punch Bowl

CultureChinese
Date1835-1855
MediumHard-paste porcelain
DimensionsOverall: 6 1/4 × 14 3/4 inches (15.88 × 37.47 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. George C. Dillon
Object numberF99-13
On View
Not on view
DescriptionCircular form with vertical foot ring; decorated in polychrome enamels with densely-placed foliage, flowers, and birds. Band at top of bowl; six reserve panels around outside; similar inside. Well of bowl decorated with circular reserve containing grassy mound with flowers, exotic birds, butterflies, and foliage above. Commonly called "Rose Medallion" decoration.
Information about a particular artwork or image, including provenance information, is based upon historic information and may not be currently accurate or complete. Research on artwork and images is an ongoing process, and the information about a particular artwork or image may not reflect the most current information available to the Museum. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about a particular artwork or image, please e-mail provenance@nelson-atkins.org.