Bowl
Object NameBowl
Datec. 1851-1861
OriginChina
MediumPorcelain
Dimensions2 7/8 × 3 × 7 1/4 in. diameter(7.3 × 7.6 × 18.4 cm)
ClassificationsDecorative Arts, Ceramics
Credit LineGift of Ann and Henry Brunnier. In the Ann and Henry Brunnier Collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object number2.2.133
Status
Not on viewCollections
CultureChinese
Label TextThe pomegranate picture in the center is one of the three fortune fruits, along with the peach and finger lemon. These fruits symbolize abundance and plenty. The pomegranate is an emblem of fertility because it is full of seeds. It is a Buddhist sign that represents the essence of the favorable influence believed to exist in the pomegranate tree.
MarkingsRed square seal mark of six characters "Ta Ching Heien-Feng Nien Chin (produced during Hsien-Feng period of Great Ching
PeriodQing Dynasty
Locations
- (not entered) Iowa State University, Brunnier Main Storage
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David Dahlquist
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