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Covered Bowl, 1800s

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Description

Maker

Culture

Chinese

Title

Covered Bowl

Year

1800s

Medium

Porcelain with glaze, enamel, and gold

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Techniques

Dimensions

14 cm (5 1/2 inches) (height)

Place

China, Qing Dynasty, 1644–1911

Type

Credit

Gift of Doris Duke's Southeast Asian Art Collection

Object Number

2004.12.10

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Asian Art Galleries

Glazed on the exterior in red and embellished with gilded floral designs that resemble textile patterns, this covered bowl combines Chinese craftsmanship with Thai aesthetics. Known as lai nam thong (gold-washed wares), these ceramics were custom-made for the Thai market by Chinese porcelain makers.

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