Punch Bowl
Datec. Mid-19th Century
MediumPorcelain with overglaze polychrome enamel and gilding
Dimensions6 × 14 3/8 inches (15.2 × 36.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Donald F. Stroup.
Object number1998.17.4
CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextEuropean ceramics manufacturers copied color schemes and subjects from Asian porcelain to compete for customers, but Asian makers likewise used special, European-inspired designs to appeal to these clients. For example, the bouquets in the panels on this punch bowl and the tied bouquet in the center of the platter nearby relate more to design trends in Europe than in China. These details demonstrate Chinese porcelain factories’ sharp awareness of their clientele and ability to generate appealing designs for them.
Text written for 'Lingua Flora,' on view from June 21–September 8, 2024.
