1991.21 Bowl

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION    
The interior of this bowl is carved with a stylized pattern of two boys climbing among foliage sprays and leaves. During the Song dynasty, the motif of children among lotuses or other plants appeared on various objects, such as bronze mirrors, textiles, and ceramics. The motif is best understood as an emblem of good fortune and fertility, specifically with hopes for numerous progeny.

Adapted from
  • DMA unpublished material. 
NOTES
Object Summary, 25 July 1995. In Collections Records object file (1991.21). 
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1991: Dallas Museum of Art, purchased from J. J. Lally & Co. Oriental Art, New York

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The main source for this provenance is Invoice No. 1373 dated 6 May 1991 in the Collections Records object file.
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General Description
   
The interior of this bowl is carved with a stylized pattern of two boys climbing among foliage sprays and leaves. During the Song dynasty, the motif of children among lotuses or other plants appeared on various objects, such as bronze mirrors, textiles, and ceramics. The motif is best understood as an emblem of good fortune and fertility, specifically with hopes for numerous progeny.

Adapted from
  • DMA unpublished material. 
Fun Facts
Archival Resources
Web Resources
 
Notes
Object Summary, 25 July 1995. In Collections Records object file (1991.21). 
Catalogue essays
Artist/designers
Cultures
Geography
Process/materials
Historical periods
Individuals
Subject terms
RELATED OBJECTS 
PROVENANCE
1991: Dallas Museum of Art, purchased from J. J. Lally & Co. Oriental Art, New York

Notes:
The main source for this provenance is Invoice No. 1373 dated 6 May 1991 in the Collections Records object file.
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fertility: AAT: 300379149
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*Arts of Asia
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bowls (vessels): AAT: 300203596
China (nation): TGN: 1000111
porcelain (material): AAT: 300010662
scrolling foliage: AAT: 300165387
ceramic glaze: AAT: 300015092
boys: AAT: 300247598
Qingbai: AAT: 300018505
Song: AAT: 300018427
conical (shape): AAT: 300378897
bluish white: AAT: 300129746
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