Cup with Buddha’s-Hand Citron

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Cup with Buddha’s-Hand Citron

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Date
Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi reign mark and period (1662–1722)
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels
Culture
China
Department
Arts of Asia
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago
Object ID
42367

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The delicately painted fruit in soft pastel hues enhances the clear-glazed interior of this crimson-sheathed cup. The subtle color palette reflects the technical advancements in porcelain enameling towards the end of Kangxi’s reign. Under the emperor’s patronage, potters successfully introduced a white enamel with a base of lead arsenic. This innovation serves to opacify the colors and allows for finer gradations. This cup features the motif of the Buddha’s Hand (foshou), a nonedible yet fragrant citron characterized by its long “fingers.” The name of this fruit approximates the sounds of the Chinese words for happiness (fu) and longevity (shou). The cup is part of a matching set that features various auspicious motifs.

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Bequest of Henry C. Schwab
Provenance
Henry Charles Schwab (1867-1941), Chicago; bequeathed to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1941.

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