Dish
Dateca. 1736
OriginAsia, China, Jingdezhen
MediumHard-paste porcelain
DimensionsD: 15 1/2in.
Credit LineMuseum Purchase, Wesley and Elise H. Wright in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clay Hofheimer II and in honor of John C. Austin
Object number2013-57
DescriptionLarge dish with 2" marley, decorated in opaque enamels in Japanese style. The asymmetrical motif features two 'auspicious', crabs in the cavetto with peonies, bamboo, and small pine branches crossing the marley and cavetto on three sides. One crab is rendered in gilt and as are several bamboo leaves."H. Moog/ ATLANTA" gold on black oval label on base
Condition excellent- only kiln frit in well and on base. A few knife marks.
Label TextThis Chinese export porcelain dish is decorated in opaque enamels featuring two auspicious crabs opposite a number of peonies.ProvenanceCollection of H. Moog via Alex Cooper Auctions
ca. 1736
ca. 1730
1750-1775
1730-1745
ca. 1728
ca. 1755
ca. 1750
