Maker:
Unknown
Carver:
Unknown
Porcelain decorated with enamel colours; of typical form with flat-bottomed egg-shaped bowl on a tapering handle, painted with two red koi carp tied with a ribbon (symbolising the union of marriage) a pattern of interlaced squares (suymbolising good fortune) a lotus flower, other flowers, leaves and scrolls. The back has been painted with three magic musrooms (signifying long life and good fortune) and the seal mark of Tung-Chi.
History note: Not known before Charles Brinsley Marlay, London
C.B. Marlay Bequest
Length: 16.2 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley
Emperor Tung-Chi, Ching Dynasty
19th Century
1862
-
1873
Paint
composed of
enamel
Spoon
composed of
porcelain
Accession number: MAR.M.200-1912
Primary reference Number: 166873
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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