Centerbowl
Chinese export, 1849-1948
Scroll
Centerbowl
Chinese export, 1849-1948
Physical Qualities
Silver, 5 x 11 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (12.7 x 28.6 x 23.5 cm.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Constance D. Bendann, Baltimore
Object Number
2012.214
Rectangular shaped bowl with four dragon-form side supports; dragon and bamboo chased openwork band above bombed body. The dragons' hind feet support the bowl, with their claws and mouths grasping the rim. The front is decorated with a raised figural scene around a central rectangular cartouche and the back is decorated with a dragon amidst clouds; two confronted dragons occupy the flat openwork panels above the front and back sides. One narrow side is decorated with a raised chrysanthemum and the opposite with bamboo and a large garden rock; bamboo leaves and two birds occupy each of the flat openwork panels above the two sides. All of the dragons have four claws.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by bequest, 2012; Constance D. Bendann, Baltimore
Inscribed: None.
Markings: None