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Aug 29, 2005

Bowl with Flying Cranes

Bowl with Flying Cranes

1723–35

Porcelain decorated in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels

Diameter: 8.8 cm (3 7/16 in.)

Severance and Greta Millikin Collection 1964.197

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Description

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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