Bowl

ClassificationsFurnishings-Serviceware-bowls

Date20th Century

Made AtChina, Asia

MediumPorcelain and glaze

Dimensions2 1/2 × 10 7/8 in. (6.4 × 27.6 cm)

Credit LineIn remembrance of Judy Owens

Object number2005.11.2

DescriptionPorcelain bowl with multi-color glaze: white, yellow, pink, turquoise, blue, brown, green, etc. Geometric and floral design is present around rim. 9 dragons are featured in the center, each in a different color. Per donor, this was obtained in the late 1940's by Ben Cowles and his then wife Peggy while they were living in Nanjing working as Missionaries for the Presbyterian church.

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