Minneapolis Institute of Art

Garden Seat

China

Date

1736–95

Medium

Porcelain

Department

Asian Art

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

This porcelain garden seat, painted in brilliant cobalt blue, features auspicious symbols including scrolls, vases, and floral motifs arranged in balanced symmetry. The pierced double-coin design at the center represents wealth and good fortune, while the beaded surface adds tactile richness. Such seats were used both indoors and in gardens, serving as versatile furniture and decorative art. Combining function with refined beauty, this example reflects the technical mastery and symbolic sophistication of Qing porcelain. Its vibrant decoration and harmonious design embody the Chinese ideal of elegance and auspicious prosperity in daily life. China, Asia

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