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Bowl with Bats and Floral Scrolls

1736–95

China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign

(1736–95)
Medium
Canton enamel
Measurements
Diameter: 17.6 cm (6 15/16 in.); Overall: 7.8 cm (3 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. Millikin 1989.320
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The bat is a lucky symbol as the Chinese word for bat, 蝠 fú, is pronounced the same as “good fortune” 福.
A flared bowl with Canton enamel features a yellow exterior and light turquoise interior. Centered on the body, a stylized pink and green bat with scrolling blue wings rests above a large pink blossom. Elaborate floral scrolls in pink, blue, and green weave across the yellow background. Gold-colored bands finish the small circular base and the flared top rim.

Bowl with Bats and Floral Scrolls

1736–95

China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign (1736–95)

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