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Dish with God of Longevity (Shoulao) and an attendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White porcelain dish with a wide curved body and a flat base. The interior features a central circular scene in blue, depicting Shoulao, the God of Longevity, and an attendant in a landscape with trees, rocks, and clouds. Shoulao wears a long white beard and a hat, and holds a staff. The attendant stands to his side. The central scene is surrounded by a blue border. The exterior of the dish features a design of green vines and red bats on a white background. The rim has a blue line around the edge. The overall design is in blue, white, green, and red.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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