Jingdezhen kilns
Deep Bowl Decorated with Figures Associated with a Constellation and Two Stars
1679-1699
Scroll
Jingdezhen kilns
Deep Bowl Decorated with Figures Associated with a Constellation and Two Stars
1679-1699
Physical Qualities
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt decoration, 6 1/4 H x 9 1/4 Diam. in. (15.9 x 23.5 cm.)
Credit Line
The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number
1996.47.1
The decoration depicts figures who are associated with astronomy. One scene
features the master horse expert who was called Bole. In recognition of his ability to
discern horses’ superior qualities, the master was given the name of the constellation
which was thought to govern heavenly horses. (This constellation is known to us as
Scorpio). Here Bole stands with three horses beside a river. The back of the bowl is painted with the Ox-Herd and Spinning Maiden, who represent the stars Altair and Vega.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996 (on loan 1966-1996); Maryland Institute College of Art, by 1911; Henry Walters, by bequest, 1909; George A. Lucas, Paris
"Exhibition of Paintings, Bronzes and Porcelains from the George A. Lucas Art Collection," The Maryland Institute, Baltimore, 1911.
Frances Klapthor, "An Eastward Glance - Chinese and Japanese Art from the Lucas Collection," BMA, August 2006-February 2007.
Frances Klapthor, "An Eastward Glance - Chinese and Japanese Art from the Lucas Collection," BMA, August 2006-February 2007.
"Exhibition of Paintings, Bronzes and Porcelains from the George A. Lucas Collection," Baltimore: The Maryland Institute, 1911, no. 650, p. 102.
Frances Klapthor, "Chinese Ceramics," Baltimore: BMA, 1993, no. 102, p. 56.
