Bowl with Flying Cranes
1723–1735
- Medium
- porcelain decorated in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 8.8 cm (3 7/16 in.)
- Genre
- Ceramic
- Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Styles
About
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.