Plate Expressing the Theme of Longevity and Good Fortune: Herb Gatherer, Deer, and Chinese Characters 佳器玉堂 (Hall of Beautiful Treasures)

Plate Expressing the Theme of Longevity and Good Fortune: Herb Gatherer, Deer, and Chinese Characters 佳器玉堂 (Hall of Beautiful Treasures)
Plate Expressing the Theme of Longevity and Good Fortune: Herb Gatherer, Deer, and Chinese Characters 佳器玉堂 (Hall of Beautiful Treasures)

Plate Expressing the Theme of Longevity and Good Fortune: Herb Gatherer, Deer, and Chinese Characters 佳器玉堂 (Hall of Beautiful Treasures)

Date16th-17th century
MediumSwatow ware, porcelain with overglazed polychrome enamels
Dimensionsobject: 4 x 15 1/2 in. (diam.) (10.2 x 39.4 cm) diameter at base: 4 in. (10.2 cm)
ClassificationCERAMICS
Credit LineSBMA, Museum Purchase with the John and Peggy Maximus Fund
Object number2007.29
Subject(s)
  • flowers
  • inscription
  • animal
  • deer
  • figure
Collection
  • Asian
Sub-Collection(s)
  • Chinese
On View
Not on view
Collections
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late Ming dynasty, 17th century
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China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period
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Japan
Meiji period (1868 – 1912)
Tea Cup
Japan
Meiji period (1868 – 1912)
Hexagonal-Shaped Vase
Japan
Meiji period (1868 – 1912)
Container with Cover, Horse in Wave Design
China
Qing dynasty, 17th century
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Japan
Edo period, mid-18th century
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