Bowl
Unknown Artist
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain with copper red glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Dimensions
H. 4 in. (10.2 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm); Diam. of rim: 8 in. (20.3 cm); Diam. of foot: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Classification
Ceramics
Culture & Period
China · Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913
Accession Number
14.40.40
Art Historical Context
This exquisite porcelain bowl, crafted in Jingdezhen—the renowned "porcelain capital of China—dates to the late 17th or early 18th century the Kangxi period (1662–1722) of the Qing dynasty. Measuring 4 inches high with an 8-inch rim diameter, its simple yet elegant form exemplifies the refined utility of Kangxi ceramics, often produced for imperial courts or elite households. Jingdezhen wares like this were prized globally, symbolizing China's mastery of porcelain export during a golden age of artistic innovation. The bowl's standout feature is its copper red glaze, a technically demanding te...