Bowl with Flying Cranes

Cleveland Museum of Art

Bowl with Flying Cranes

Date
1723–35
Medium
porcelain decorated in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels
Culture
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Yongzheng mark and reign (1723-35)
Department
Chinese Art
Institution
Cleveland Museum of Art

The interior of this small bowl has peaches in the center bordered by stylized cloud forms alternating with cranes in flight. Both cranes and peaches symbolize longevity making this bowl doubly auspicious.

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